Switcher Tractor Operator - Move Trailers, Drive Efficiency

Old Dominion Freight Line; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Zero-premium medical

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line in Greensboro, NC seeks a Switcher Tractor Operator to move trailers between staging areas and docks, assist with loading and unloading, and stay connected with dispatch for instructions. You’ll perform daily vehicle checks, fuel the switcher, and ensure safe trailer operations in a fast-paced carrier environment.

Join OD’s family culture and grow with the company through hands-on training, safety focus, and opportunities for internal advancement in a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking ability.
• Experience driving a tractor trailer.
• Experience using handheld computers/scanners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions via two-way radio or phone.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must pass an alcohol test (if applicable).
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Back trailer to loading docks, open bay doors and assist dock workers in loading/unloading trailers
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pickup instructions or to receive notice of changes
• Perform daily maintenance checks on the switcher unit and report malfunctions to the maintenance shop
• Fuel the switcher tractor at the end of each shift
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units and connect/disconnect brake lines as needed
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
• Work on the dock either daily or at least one full day each week as assigned by management
• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Follow all operating procedures and safety guideline at all times
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management
• Perform dock operations duties as directed, with minimum of 20% of scheduled hours each work week spent loading freight onto trailers
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties.

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line in Greensboro, NC seeks a Switcher Tractor Operator to move trailers between staging areas and docks, assist with loading and unloading, and stay connected with dispatch for instructions. You’ll perform daily vehicle checks, fuel the switcher, and ensure safe trailer operations in a fast-paced carrier environment.

Join OD’s family culture and grow with the company through hands-on training, safety focus, and opportunities for internal advancement in a nationwide network.