Yard Switcher (CDL Required & Hazmat Endorsement)

HD Supply • Flower Mound, TX

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About The Position

A Yard Switcher operates a switcher truck to move tractor trailers around a distribution center yard, including positioning trailers at loading docks and moving line haul trailers between shipping and receiving docks. The role includes performing safety checks and equipment inspections, securing trailers, opening bay doors, and assisting dock workers with loading and unloading inventory. The position requires operating a company vehicle, and the company continuously monitors Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs). An acceptable MVR status and a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement are required.

Under limited supervision, the Yard Switcher relies on experience and independent judgment to determine how best to achieve desired outcomes. Work output is periodically reviewed by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. The work involves intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy or awkward material or equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. HD Supply encourages veterans to apply.

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with hazardous materials endorsement.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) status; the company will continuously monitor MVRs.
• Generally 5–7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
• Ability to perform intermittent continuous physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward material or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Move tractor trailers within the distribution center, including between shipping and receiving docks.
• Perform applicable equipment inspections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal procedures.
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units, including connecting and disconnecting brake lines as needed.
• Move and organize line haul trailers in the shipping yard to support efficient inventory movement.
• Ensure trailers are ready for loading, unloading, and transport.
• Document all trailer moves within the shipping yard.
• Refuel the switcher truck when needed.
• Back trailers up to loading docks, perform safety checks to secure trailers, open bay doors, and assist dock workers with loading and unloading inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed