CDL Yard Switcher — Trailer Movements & Logistics

Federal Express Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers in the yard, at doors, and during loading/unloading. You may hand-load or sort packages, observing safety at all times and working with management to coordinate movements.

Roles include trailer switching, documenting moves, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. A valid CDL-A and a DOT file are required; no education is mandated, with 6 months experience preferred. Must be 21+.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) to operate in interstate commerce is required
• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information in order 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

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeric comprehension

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers in the yard, at doors, and during loading/unloading. You may hand-load or sort packages, observing safety at all times and working with management to coordinate movements.

Roles include trailer switching, documenting moves, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. A valid CDL-A and a DOT file are required; no education is mandated, with 6 months experience preferred. Must be 21+.