CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher

Company: Averitt
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

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Dedicated yard switchers enjoy the many privileges that come with having consistent customers. Unlike some driver positions, this one gives you a better idea of the number of miles and 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:
• Depending on the weekly rotation, you'll average $810-$1,170 per week/ $51,480 per year
• Starting pay is $22.50 per hour
• Reaching top pay of $23.50 after 90 days
• Average 42 hours per week
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Home daily; 4 days on, 4 days off
• 2nd shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• There are weekends and holidays that will have to be worked depending on their shift
• Ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site at the customer's location
• Will be operating yard tractors positioning trailers in and out of the docks
• Will also travel local public roads to and from drop yards
• Some local runs will be made depending on the volume at the plant 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
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
  • 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 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
        
        
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