PH - Switcher CDL PT-1

FedEx Group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a yard switcher/package handler to move trailers between yards and doors in Covington, LA. The role involves loading/unloading packages by hand, safety-focused operations, and coordinating with central control.

Must have a valid CDL-A and a DOT file; six months of related experience preferred. This on-site position requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and sort packages while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a DOT file.
• CDL-A required to operate in interstate commerce.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers to sort packages correctly.

Responsibilities

• Hook and move a parked trailer from yard to a load/unload door or from a door to the yard.
• Coordinate trailer movements with management/central control.
• Document trailer moves using Yard Management System or switcher cards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Follow yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Instruction following

Package sorting

Basic math

Communication

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.

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:

up to $22.80/hr

Pay:

Additional Details:

7 Day Operation Schedule 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 Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)