CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher - Average $1,425 a week; Mon. - Fri.
Company: Averitt
Location: Louisville
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!
Dedicated yard switchers play a critical role in our customer's
transportation needs by ensuring the timely movement of trailers in
and out of the docks on-site at the customer's location. Unlike
some positions, this one gives you a better idea of the number of
hours each week holds, which means you'll have a better idea of
what to expect in every paycheck. And because you know your
customers and their typical freight load, you'll never be surprised
or slowed down by unusual shipments.
- Competitive pay:
- Average earnings of $1,425 per week, equating to $74,100
annually
- Starting rate of $30 per hour, with overtime pay at $45 per
hour for hours worked beyond 40 in a week
- Guaranteed 40 hours a week
- Typical 5-day work week, averaging 45 hours
- Monday - Friday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Return home each day.
- This position involves 75% switching and 25% local driving,
requiring the movement of flatbed and van trailers on-site at the
customer's location, as well as making local deliveries. CDL-A
Dedicated Yard Switcher Benefits:
- Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
- Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical,
prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as
$97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans
effective after 30 days
- Profit Sharing plan allowsyou to share in the rewards of our
efforts, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly
direct deposits into your retirement account
- Referral rewards - cash bonuses for referrals
- Averitt's fleet includes local, dedicated, and regional truck
driver jobs. Drivers can change their driving preferences as their
careers progress, including opportunities in operations and
leadership Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A
Dedicated Yard Switcher! Averitt Express is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
- Must live within a 75-mile radius
- Must have 6 months of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer
and/or switching experience within the past 3 years
- Must have Class A CDL
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5
years
- No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
- No suspensions or revocations within the last 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or
greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense
committed in a CMV in connection with fatality)
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
- No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential Functions:
- Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Regular predictable attendance
- Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
- Safely enter/exit yard tractor 100+ times per
shift
- Lifting/opening trailer doors
- Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
- Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills
Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!
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