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 tractor-trailer 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

Compensation Range:

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

($20-$29.75)

Working Days:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday

Working Shift:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Compensation Range:

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

$17.40 - $31.40

Application Window:

05/15/2024 - 07/15/2024

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Old Dominions plans to screen candidates, conduct interviews, and proceed with hiring candidates to meet its business needs, which may result in filling the role before the current anticipated application window closes.

Join the OD Family Today!As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Flex Spending Accounts

• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity

• Non-qualified retirement plan(s) available

• Life Insurance

• 12 Days Paid Time Off

• 9 Company Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday

• Wellness Program

• Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians

  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).

  Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.