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Averitt currently has openings for full-time Yard Switcher/ Local Driver.
Yard Switchers play a critical role in the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks at our service center.
3rd shift 6pm-6am
Rotating 12 hour shift
At times running shuttle
Majority of time will be operating an ottawa truck spotting trailers
Some of the responsibilities of this position include:
- Perform pre/post shift safety inspections on equipment
- Hook/unhook trailers
- Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
- Lift/open trailer doors
- Slide trailer tandems when necessary
- Safely enter/exit yard tractor numerous times per shift
- Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills
Check out these excellent benefits of being a full-time Averitt associate:
- Family& individual Cigna medical coverage with 2 choices (PPO or high deductible health plan), dental, vision, prescription and hearing benefits package ALL starting as low as
- $68.75 per week for family
- $27.90 per week for unmarried individuals
With the option of reduced medical premiums if you participate in the upcoming year's wellness initiatives.
- Paid orientation in Cookeville, TN with free lodging, transportation and meals
- Associate discounts (on vehicles, computers, cell phone service, etc.)
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
- 8 paid holidays (after 90 days)
- Paid Time Off (PTO/ vacation) up to 8 weeks
- Uniform program- Averitt will provide
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
- Referral rewards program
- Weekly direct payroll deposits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wells Fargo banking products
- Wellness programs available
- Paid orientation in Cookeville, TN with free lodging, transportation and most meals
- A professional atmosphere with quality people since 1971!
Averitt associates have numerous opportunities to change their career preferences as they grow with our team, including positions in operations, sales, and leadership.
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.
- 23 years of age
- 1 year full-time verifiable tractor- trailer experience within past 3 years preferred; for lesser experience see training options above
-Drivers must have Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tanker endorsements (tanker required for portable totes)
- 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 past 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
- No more than 1 moving violation within the past 12 months
- No more than 2 moving violations within past 3 years
- Load freight - lift requirement 80 lbs
- Unload freight - lift requirement 80lbs
- Move freight - lift requirement 54lbs
- Operate Qualcomm
- Drive forklift
- Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level
- Lift/open trailer door - lift requirement 46lbs
- Count freight
- Complete bill of lading
- Complete fuel tickets
- Obtain sales leads
- Secure extra shipments
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement 90lbs
- Complete delivery receipt
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Regular predictable attendance
