PH - Switcher CDL FT
FedEx · Concord
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: Operating a specialized yard tractor, you hook, move, and position 48-foot and 53-foot trailers . Your primary responsibility is maneuvering these massive trailers in tight spaces and backing them perfectly flush to the warehouse dock doors for loading/ unloading.
Pay Transparency:
Pay: 22.55/hr
Additional Details: Shift Times: Typically begins between 1:00 AM and 4:30 AM and ends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM . Shifts generally run for 3 to 6 hours depending on daily package volume.
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