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

　　Working Days:

　　Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,

　　Working Shift:

　　PM

　　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.

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

　　Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

　　Short Term & Long Term Disability

　　Flex Spending Accounts

　　401(k) Retirement Plan

　　Life Insurance

　　Wellness Program

　　Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday

　　“Birthday Holiday” who doesn’t love some extra attention on their Birthday?

　　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.