Switcher - South Windsor, United States - Old Dominion Freight Line

Old Dominion Freight Line

Verified Company

South Windsor, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you.

We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success.

At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

Old Dominion is currently recruiting for a Yard Switcher. This role will successfully operate switcher tractors to move trailers to and from staging areas and loading/unloading docks.

Responsibilities:

Back trailer to loading docks, open bay doors and assist dock workers in loading/unloading trailers
Maintain contract 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 tractortrailer 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 at least 2 hours daily or at least one full workday each week as assigned by management
Always Follow all safety policies and procedures
Always Follow all operating procedures and safety guideline
Always Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience driving a tractor trailer
Experience in using handheld computers/scanners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented

Working Days:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,

Working Shift:
Shift and hours to be determined.

Join the OD Family Today

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday

- "Birthday Holiday" who doesn't love some extra attention on their Birthday?

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).