What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher position at Averitt?
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Job Description :
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 $1,306 per week / $67,9250 per year
Starting pay is $23.75 / hour
Reaching top pay of $24.25 / hour in 6 months
First increase in 90 days $0.25 and second increase at 180 days $0.25
Average 50 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 1 : 30 p.m. - 12 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 and hook - no touch freight
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
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
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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. Pay Range : - , General Benefits :
Must live within a 75-mile radius
Must have 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer and / or switching experience within past3 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 DI 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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