PH - Switcher CDL FT-1

Federal Express Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,442,000 - 67,695,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in California is seeking a CDL Switcher for yard movement of trailers between yards and doors. You will perform pre- and post-trip checks and document moves in the Yard Management System, coordinating with control to ensure efficient operations. Minimum education is not required.

A Class A CDL and DOT file are required; 6 months of package handler or switcher experience is preferred. Weekend availability and 35 hours weekly are noted.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required to operate in interstate commerce.
• Valid driver’s license and DOT file maintained.
• Ability to follow safety methods and instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers for package sorting.
• Proficient with yard equipment: scanners, carts, chutes, rollers.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers between yards and doors (unload/load).
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or control.
• Document trailer moves in Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre-/post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Adhere to yard switching safety processes.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Chutes

Skate wheel rollers

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
• 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 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.

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

Pay

Pay: $26.50 - $27.00 per

Additional Details

FT 35hrs CDL Switcher position. Candidate must have valid CDL license to be in position. Must be open to work on weekends. Posting will expire on 10/15/2026.

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In CT, IL, MD, MN, and NJ any compensable Security and Walk Time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

California Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Security and Compliance

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

Equal Opportunity

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

Reasonable Accommodations

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)