CDL Yard Switcher: Trailer Movements & Safety

Federal Express Corporation; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in the United States' Virginia/Tri-River area is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards, doors, and ramps, with manual handling and safety emphasis. You will coordinate with control, document moves, and perform inspections.

A CDL A and valid license are required, with DOT compliance, and strong communication essential. The role operates in a fast-paced yard, with pay ranging around $20.60–$21.10 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.

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

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Follow safety methods

Sort packages

Basic tools usage

Communication

Team player

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in the United States' Virginia/Tri-River area is seeking a yard switcher to move trailers between yards, doors, and ramps, with manual handling and safety emphasis. You will coordinate with control, document moves, and perform inspections.

A CDL A and valid license are required, with DOT compliance, and strong communication essential. The role operates in a fast-paced yard, with pay ranging around $20.60–$21.10 per hour plus benefits.