PH - Switcher CDL FT-1

FedEx Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FedEx is hiring for a yard switcher role in Missouri. The position involves hooking and moving trailers between the yard and doors, with coordination to optimize trailer flow. You will perform basic inspections and use dock equipment and hand-held scanners as part of daily tasks.

No formal education is required, but a valid CDL Class A and DOT compliance are necessary. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accurate documentation of movements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: No experience required; six months preferred as package handler or switching/CDL operator.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches by hooking/moving parked trailers between yard, doors, and yard.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or central control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Adhere to yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Communication

Team environment

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Chutes/unloading devices

Job description

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
• Performs 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

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $23.90-$26.90

Additional Details: DAY/TWI sorts, 11 AM - 900 PM, days available TBD

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).

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