CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher

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 $1,240 per week/$64,480 per year Starting pay is $20.50/hour Reaching top out pay of $22/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 customer''slocation, positioning trailers in and out of the docks All drop and hook ; no-touch freight CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher Benefits: Paid time off including 8 paid holidays Most benefits are effective after 30 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 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 100-mile radius 6 months of full-time verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within the past 3 years 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

Created: 2025-09-06