Yard switch operator job description
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Yard switch operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in yard switch operator job postings.
Sample yard switch operator requirements
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time
Sample required yard switch operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
Yard switch operator job description example 1
Meritor yard switch operator job description
Materials Yard Switcher- Primary Location: North America-United States-SC-YorkWork Locations: 0280-York 801 Railroad Avenue 29745Organization: 025711110-YRD-General Factory Site: Regular: StandardJob Posting: Sep 24, 2021, 12:37:45 AM Overview: Overview:
Move trailers of product around the yard in and out of docks by operating yard switcher in tight spaces. Yard switcher includes moving trailers , operating under safety procedures, checking vehicle maintenance and services.
Job Responsibilities:
• Use an 18-wheeler cab to move dressed axle front & rear products for Freightliner.
• Read and understand the schedule and have trucks moved to satisfy customer's delivery requirements.
• Following all site safety rules and safe operating practices.
• Adhering to all work instructions and completing all quality checks as defined in the control plans.
• Meeting all site attendance expectations.
• Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping at all times.
• Job function may include jobs associated with minor maintenance and material handling of front and rear axles.
• Be an effective team member and help other operators within the Team when needed. Working as a team member is essential to the successful operation of the Team.
• Material Switchers may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist material flow.
• Must be able to work required overtime as scheduled.
• Job function may require candidate to train new employees.
• Operators may also be required to run various pneumatic tools and hoists.
• Operators may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist with material flow.
Qualification: Physical and Mental Demands:
• Constant standing and movement (bending, stooping, lifting) to perform various functions.
• Required to move front and rear axles and brake components.
• Use of overhead hoist or lift truck will be required in making some set ups as well as the use of air tools.
• Exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process.
Requirements: We need to know what's required vs. preferred
• A High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Candidate must have at least six months of truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL License highly preferred
• Forklift experience required
Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Move trailers of product around the yard in and out of docks by operating yard switcher in tight spaces. Yard switcher includes moving trailers , operating under safety procedures, checking vehicle maintenance and services.
Job Responsibilities:
• Use an 18-wheeler cab to move dressed axle front & rear products for Freightliner.
• Read and understand the schedule and have trucks moved to satisfy customer's delivery requirements.
• Following all site safety rules and safe operating practices.
• Adhering to all work instructions and completing all quality checks as defined in the control plans.
• Meeting all site attendance expectations.
• Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping at all times.
• Job function may include jobs associated with minor maintenance and material handling of front and rear axles.
• Be an effective team member and help other operators within the Team when needed. Working as a team member is essential to the successful operation of the Team.
• Material Switchers may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist material flow.
• Must be able to work required overtime as scheduled.
• Job function may require candidate to train new employees.
• Operators may also be required to run various pneumatic tools and hoists.
• Operators may be asked to perform more than one function per day to assist with material flow.
Qualification: Physical and Mental Demands:
• Constant standing and movement (bending, stooping, lifting) to perform various functions.
• Required to move front and rear axles and brake components.
• Use of overhead hoist or lift truck will be required in making some set ups as well as the use of air tools.
• Exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process.
Requirements: We need to know what's required vs. preferred
• A High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Candidate must have at least six months of truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL License highly preferred
• Forklift experience required
Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Yard switch operator job description example 2
Averitt Express yard switch operator job description
Job DescriptionOpportunities Available for Benefits
- Competitive pay: Average $1,240 per week/ average $64,480 per year Starting pay is $20.50 / hour Reaching top out pay of $21.50/ hour at 6 months with a .50 increase at 90 and 180 days Average 45-60 hours per week; overtime paid at time anda halfafter 40 hours
- Home daily
- Monday - Saturday with some Sunday work during peak season
- Peak season is 8 months out of the year, February - October
- Working 3 p.m. - 3 a.m. during peak season and 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. during off-peak season
- Switchers will operate yard tractors at the customers' location, positioning trailers in and out of the docks
- All drop & hook - no touch freight
- Paid time off including 8 paid holidays (after 90 days)
- Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $88.90/week for family plans and $34.15/week for individual plans
- Profit Sharing plan allows you to share in the rewards of our efforts, with a portion of our profitsgiven 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
- Average $1,240 per week/ average $64,480 per year
- Starting pay is $20.50 / hour
- Reaching top out pay of $21.50/ hour at 6 months with a .50 increase at 90 and 180 days
- Average 45-60 hours per week; overtime paid at time anda halfafter 40 hours
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Yard switch operator job description example 3
Papa John's International yard switch operator job description
**THIS IS A CORPORATE POSITION**
The **Yard Switcher** will be expected to move trailers around the yard using a tractor-trailer. Additionally, the yard switcher will be expected work in the warehouse and be a backup driver for our delivery route drivers. This position requires a CDL-A .
Pay starts at $24/hour
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Maneuver the vehicle safely at various speeds and/or in difficult situations including, but not limited to inclement weather and/or in areas of tight (limited) maneuvering.
+ Maintain all required records for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases and mileage trip reports and ensure all required shipment documentation (manifest, invoices, delivery invoices or shipping orders) are available for inspection.
+ Ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site at the QCC
+ Performing pre- and post-shift equipment safety inspections
+ Hooking/unhooking trailers
+ Lifting/opening trailer doors
+ Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
+ Safely entering/exiting yard tractor numerous times per shift
+ Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills
+ Comply with all federal, state, local regulations and laws (of the areas driven through) and company policies for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicle.
+ Trips to Penske for PM's or other related issues.
+ Local Back hauls
+ Miscellaneous trailer/tractor maintenance ( Strip curtains , load locks , etc. )
+ Yard organization
+ Attend all mandatory QCC Delivery Specialist meetings.
**FUNCTIONAL SKILLS**
+ Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
+ Must be able to perform mathematics with general ability to handle receipts, invoices, read maps; read and understand road signs and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) logs.
+ Must have working knowledge of DOT regulations concerning safe driving, hours or service, maintenance, inspections and service.
+ Knowledge of on-board tracking systems preferred.
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS**
+ Valid CMV and Class A CDL certifications required.
+ Acceptable MVR required.
+ A minimum of 1 years experience with valid CDL within the past 3 years
+ Military experience may be used to fulfill the experience requirement provided the candidate's primary Military Operating Specialty (MOS) was that of a truck driver operating vehicles similar to the type of equipment utilized by Trans Papa Logistics. (DD 214 will be requested).
+ Graduation from commercial driving or technical school is desired.
+ Possession of a valid commercial driver's license must be issued by the resident state of the driver.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
+ Must be able to be on call as needed.
+ Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Must be able to sit and drive safely while remaining alert for long periods of time (up to 11 hours). Perform frequent bending, squatting and lifting of weight up to 60 pounds overhead with no assistance. Must be able to accomplish duties in different outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to load and move up to 400 lbs. with the use of material handling devices (hand carts, etc.). Must be able to stand and walk for long durations upon multiple surfaces. Must pass DOT required medical physical.
It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.
It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.
The **Yard Switcher** will be expected to move trailers around the yard using a tractor-trailer. Additionally, the yard switcher will be expected work in the warehouse and be a backup driver for our delivery route drivers. This position requires a CDL-A .
Pay starts at $24/hour
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Maneuver the vehicle safely at various speeds and/or in difficult situations including, but not limited to inclement weather and/or in areas of tight (limited) maneuvering.
+ Maintain all required records for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases and mileage trip reports and ensure all required shipment documentation (manifest, invoices, delivery invoices or shipping orders) are available for inspection.
+ Ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site at the QCC
+ Performing pre- and post-shift equipment safety inspections
+ Hooking/unhooking trailers
+ Lifting/opening trailer doors
+ Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
+ Safely entering/exiting yard tractor numerous times per shift
+ Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills
+ Comply with all federal, state, local regulations and laws (of the areas driven through) and company policies for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicle.
+ Trips to Penske for PM's or other related issues.
+ Local Back hauls
+ Miscellaneous trailer/tractor maintenance ( Strip curtains , load locks , etc. )
+ Yard organization
+ Attend all mandatory QCC Delivery Specialist meetings.
**FUNCTIONAL SKILLS**
+ Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
+ Must be able to perform mathematics with general ability to handle receipts, invoices, read maps; read and understand road signs and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) logs.
+ Must have working knowledge of DOT regulations concerning safe driving, hours or service, maintenance, inspections and service.
+ Knowledge of on-board tracking systems preferred.
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS**
+ Valid CMV and Class A CDL certifications required.
+ Acceptable MVR required.
+ A minimum of 1 years experience with valid CDL within the past 3 years
+ Military experience may be used to fulfill the experience requirement provided the candidate's primary Military Operating Specialty (MOS) was that of a truck driver operating vehicles similar to the type of equipment utilized by Trans Papa Logistics. (DD 214 will be requested).
+ Graduation from commercial driving or technical school is desired.
+ Possession of a valid commercial driver's license must be issued by the resident state of the driver.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
+ Must be able to be on call as needed.
+ Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Must be able to sit and drive safely while remaining alert for long periods of time (up to 11 hours). Perform frequent bending, squatting and lifting of weight up to 60 pounds overhead with no assistance. Must be able to accomplish duties in different outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to load and move up to 400 lbs. with the use of material handling devices (hand carts, etc.). Must be able to stand and walk for long durations upon multiple surfaces. Must pass DOT required medical physical.
It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.
It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024