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Dedicated CDL-A Yard Switcher Truck Driver Job - Johnson City, Tennessee

CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher

Dedicated yard switchers are essential to keeping our customer's transportation operations running smoothly. You'll be responsible for ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of docks at customer locations. With this position, you'll have a clear understanding of your weekly hours, so you'll know exactly what to expect in every paycheck. Plus, because you're familiar with your customers and their usual freight, you won't be slowed down by unexpected shipments.Why Join Us as a Dedicated Yard Switcher?Competitive Pay:

• Average $1,068.75 per week / $55,575 per year
• Starting pay is $22.50 per hour
• Reach top pay of $24.05 after 90 days
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Average 40 - 45 hours per week

Home Daily:

• Enjoy daily home time for a better work-life balance

Shift:

• Available shifts, let your recruiter know which one you are interested in:
  • 2^ndShift: Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 3^rd Shift: Sunday night-Friday morning, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
• Occasional weekend work as needed; at least 2 Saturdays per month

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely movement of trailers in and out of docks at customers location
• Move 30-40 trailers per shift
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher Benefits:

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
• Rider policy for legally married spouses
• Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
• Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

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.Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

• Must live within a 75-mile radius
• 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer and/or switching experience within past 3 years
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Drivers 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

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