CDL Yard Switcher – Trailer Movements & Load/Unload (FT)

Federal Express Corporation; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Loader to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading, unloading, and sorting packages by hand. You may lift, push, pull, carry, or place items safely and efficiently.

Essential functions include coordinating trailer movements, performing inspections on equipment, and using yard management tools. A valid CDL-A is required for interstate work, with pay between $22.40 and $23.90 per hour; benefits discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• CDL Class A required to operate in interstate commerce.
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

CDL Class A

Instruction comprehension

Numerical sorting

Basic tools & equipment use

Strong communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Yard Switcher/Loader to move trailers within the yard and assist with loading, unloading, and sorting packages by hand. You may lift, push, pull, carry, or place items safely and efficiently.

Essential functions include coordinating trailer movements, performing inspections on equipment, and using yard management tools. A valid CDL-A is required for interstate work, with pay between $22.40 and $23.90 per hour; benefits discussed during hiring.