Dedicated yard switchers are essential to keeping our customer's transportation operations running smoothly. You'll be responsible for ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of docks at customer locations. With this position, you'll have a clear understanding of your weekly hours, so you'll know exactly what to expect in every paycheck. Plus, because you're familiar with your customers and their usual freight, you won't be slowed down by unexpected shipments.
Why Join Us as a Dedicated Yard Switcher?
Competitive Pay:
Average $1,068.75 per week / $55,575 per year
Starting pay is $22.50 per hour
Reach top pay of $24.05 after 90 days
Overtime paid at time and a half
Average 40 - 45 hours per week
Home Daily:
Enjoy daily home time for a better work-life balance
Shift:
2ndShift: Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Occasional weekend work as needed; at least 2 Saturdays per month
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the timely movement of trailers in and out of docks at customers location
Move 30-40 trailers per shift
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
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
6 months verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within past 3 years, no additional training required
Minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within the past 5 years, 1 week of paid training
Minimum of 4 months verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within the past 3 years, 3 weeks of paid training
Minimum of 1 month verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within the past year, 4 weeks of paid training
Must be 21 years of age or older
Drivers must have Class A CDL
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