Yard Switchers play a critical role in the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks at our dedicated customer's locations.

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $101.10/week for family plans and $38.25/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• Profit Sharing plan allows you to share in the rewards of our efforts, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
• Referral rewards - cash bonuses for referrals

Essential Functions:

• Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs.
• Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs.
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Drive
• Regular predictable attendance
• Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks.
• Safely enter/exit yard tractor 100+ times per shift.

From working with top-notch colleagues and learning new skills, to teaming up with people who take pride in their jobs (and yours) - once you get a taste of the Averitt culture, you'll want in for the long haul. In fact, more than 17% of our associates have been with us for more than 20 years.

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.