PH - Switcher CDL FT-1

FedEx; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in San Diego, CA is seeking a CDL Switcher to move trailers between yards and doors and assist with loading and sorting packages as needed. This role requires attention to safety and proper documentation of trailer movements.

You will work in a fast-paced team, following safety rules, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and coordinating with yard control to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class A and a DOT file.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to sort packages accurately and operate yard equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Hook and move parked trailers between yard and doors.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management or control.
• Document trailer moves in Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Adhere to yard safety processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Valid Driver's License

DOT file

Package sorting accuracy

Basic tools & equipment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

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.

Minimum Education

None required

Minimum Experience

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

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

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

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.

California Fair Chance

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

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.

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].

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

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