CDL Yard Switcher — Trailer Movements & Safety

Jobtome; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard operations professional responsible for moving trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. Duties include loading/unloading and sorting packages, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities cover trailer switching, coordination with central control, documentation via Yard Management System, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
• 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 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 CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Team communication

Safety procedures

Tool handling

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard operations professional responsible for moving trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard. Duties include loading/unloading and sorting packages, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities cover trailer switching, coordination with central control, documentation via Yard Management System, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available.