Switcher

* Back trailer to loading docks, open bay doors and assist dock workers in loading/unloading trailers
* Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pickup up instructions or to receive notice of changes
* Perform daily maintenance checks on the switcher unit and report any malfunctions to the maintenance shop
* Fuel the switcher tractor at the end of each shift
* Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units and connect/disconnect brake lines as needed
* Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
* Work on the dock either daily or at least one full day each week as assigned by management
* Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
* Follow all operating procedures and safety guideline at all times
* Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
* Perform other related duties as assigned by management
* Perform dock operations duties as directed, with minimum of 20% of scheduled hours each work week spent loading freight onto trailers
* This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned.
* Must have the ability to read, write, speak english
* Experience driving a tractor trailer
* Experience in using handheld computers/scanners
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two way radio or by phone.
* Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
* Must satisfactorily pass a drug test
* Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable)
* Must be detail oriented* (Standing/Walking) Must be able to withstand regular standing while hooking up the truck to the trailers repeatedly for a minimum of 8 Hours/shift, 5-7 days per week. Must be able to walk frequently throughout the work shift back and forth between the truck and the trailers, walking to close doors, and walking in and out of trailers.

Must be able to stand and walk on unforgiving surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.* (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving trailers in the service center yard for an aggregate period of up to 10 hours as well as in forklifts to load/unload freight. Must be able to sit on a forklift up to 8 hours/shift 5
-7 days per week.* (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform frequent bending and squatting to handle, position, and secure freight. Must be able to perform frequent and occasional bending and kneeling and squatting to place tags on trailers and hooking up the truck to the trailer as well as while performing inspections.* (Climbing) Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab many times a day.

Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and hand holds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing. Must be able to get onto and off of the forklift throughout the day, must be able to climb about and move about easily in small spaces to adjust freight.
* (Moving Materials) Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 100 lbs. This could involve for example moving 100lb containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks or platforms over 4 feet high, balancing 300 lb. drums on their rims and rolling them into positions or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 lbs.

each.* (Pushing/Pulling) Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight, weighing up to 200lbs, with or without the help of freight pulling equipment. Must also be able to push and pull forklift blades, forklift gas tanks, deck bars, and other freight related items.* (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level.

Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.* (Lifting) May occasionally need to lift objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs. using OSHA guidelines and lifting techniques. Must be able to frequently lift open trailer doors, trash bags during inspection, straps and other freight related materials.
* (Other) Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement…