PH - Switcher CDL FT

FedEx; Poplar Tent (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a yard switcher to move trailers between the yard and doors, and assist with loading/unloading tasks. You’ll coordinate with control to optimize trailer flow and perform routine inspections for safety and efficiency.

Requires a valid CDL-A, DOT compliance, and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment. Shifts are typically early morning, with pay transparency noted.

Qualifications

• No education required; six months of package handling or CDL experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and DOT file; CDL Class A required for interstate work.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yard and doors; perform trailer switches.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Equipment operation understanding

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes and unloading devices

Job description

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

None required

Minimum Experience

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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 correctl
• 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.

Job Conditions

• May work in hot and cold temperatures
• May work in an environment with fumes
• May work in an area with loud noise
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

Operating a specialized yard tractor, you hook, move, and position 48-foot and 53-foot trailers . Your primary responsibility is maneuvering these massive trailers in tight spaces and backing them perfectly flush to the warehouse dock doors for loading/unloading.

Pay Transparency

Pay: 22.55/hr

Additional Details

Shift Times: Typically begins between 1:00 AM and 4:30 AM and ends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM . Shifts generally run for 3 to 6 hours depending on daily package volume.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)