PH - Switcher CDL PT

Federal Express Corporation; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 26,992 - 38,443; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is looking for a dedicated individual to manage trailer movements at their Arcata, California location. Responsibilities include switching trailers and maintaining safety protocols.

The successful candidate must possess a valid CDL and have strong communication skills. Starting pay is $23.75 per hour, with early morning hours around 4 AM. Join a team focused on efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• CDL – Class A to operate in interstate commerce is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the movement of trailers in the yard.
• Communicates with management to coordinate trailer movements.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A)

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

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 Transparency

Pay: $23.75 - $23.75 per hour

Additional Details

NOTE: A CLASS A CDL Driver License is REQUIRED. Additionally, resume must be uploaded with your application to be considered for this opportunity. Failure to attach will result in not meeting minimum qualifications. SCHEDULE: EARLY MORNING, Approx 4am Start.

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.

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 Veterans/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 Participation

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)

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