Yard Switcher - PM

HD Supply • Flower Mound, TX

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About The Position

Operates a switcher truck to move tractor trailers around the distribution center yard, including backing trailers to loading docks, conducting safety checks to secure trailers, opening bay doors, and assisting dock workers with loading and unloading inventory. The role requires operating a company or rental vehicle during the average work week. If selected, the employee’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be continuously monitored. An acceptable MVR status and a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement are required.

The position works under limited supervision and relies on experience and independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Work involves interpreting procedures and policies, with periodic review of results by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. The employee may modify processes to resolve situations and may provide general guidance, training, and technical assistance to junior-level support personnel, contributing to their professional development but without hiring or firing authority.

The work environment is typically comfortable but includes regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. The role requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward materials or equipment. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) status.
• The job description generally calls for 5–7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
• Technical certification or an associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Intermittent physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward materials or equipment.
• Ability to work around temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

Nice To Haves

• Current Class A or B CDL issued by the state in which the candidate resides, with a hazardous materials endorsement.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience compliant with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
• No more than 2 minor accidents in the past rolling 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past rolling 3 years.
• Prior yard jockey experience.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers within a 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 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