We are seeking experienced and dependable Dedicated Yard Switchers to play a key role in our customers' transportation operations. In this position, you will be responsible for efficiently moving trailers in and out of docks at our customer locations. This role offers a stable work schedule, competitive pay, and an environment where you can grow professionally while enjoying a strong work-life balance.
Why Choose Us?
Competitive Pay:
Average: $1,512.50 per week / $78,650 annually
Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour
Scheduled Pay Increase: Upon review
Overtime: Paid time and a half after 40 hours worked
Average Weekly Hours: 50 hours, offering consistent income with potential for overtime
Work-Life Balance:
Home Daily - Enjoy the benefits of returning home each day without the need for extended time on the road
Monday-Saturday Schedule: Occasional Sunday work during peak season, with the flexibility to plan ahead
Predictable Hours for Stability:
Night Shift:
Peak Season (February-October): 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Off-Peak Season: 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate yard tractors at customer locations, maneuvering trailers in and out of docks with precision and efficiency
Alldrop & hook operations - no loading or unloading required
Maintain a safe and organized yard environment, ensuring trailers are properly positioned for timely transportation
CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher Benefits:
Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
Rider policy for legally married spouses
Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt
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.
Job Requirements
Must live within a 75-mile radius
Must have 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within 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 Doors - force requirement: 46 lbs
Count freight
Complete fuel tickets
Obtain sales leads
Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs (Class A Only)
Perform pre-trip inspections
Drive
Regular predictable attendance
Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level