CDL Yard Switcher: Trailer Moves & Dock Ops

Federal Express Corporation; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Yard Switcher to move trailers between yard, doors, and loading areas, and assist with manual handling of packages in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires a valid CDL-A and DOT file, clear instruction-following, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. No formal education required; six months of packaging/switching experience preferred; must be 21+ and ready to perform near-hot/cold conditions.

Qualifications

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

Safety awareness

Package sorting

Team communication

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Yard Switcher to move trailers between yard, doors, and loading areas, and assist with manual handling of packages in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires a valid CDL-A and DOT file, clear instruction-following, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. No formal education required; six months of packaging/switching experience preferred; must be 21+ and ready to perform near-hot/cold conditions.