Switcher Driver II
Switcher Driver II
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Job Description
Our Opportunity:
The idealSwitcher DriverII will work closely with the Chewy transportation and operations team as well as our carriers and vendors to provide outstanding customer service in our Houston TX. location. This position is important in ensuring that the Chewy Inbound and Outbound docks have an adequate supply and constant flow of loaded and empty trailers that are positioned safely accurately and efficiently.
What youll do:
- Safely move carrier trailers within the Chewy yard to include both loads and empties for the docks.
- Work with transportation and operations teams to prioritize tasks.
- Accurately report equipment statuses and productivity information to the Transportation Coordinators.
- Perform periodic spot checks of the yard and reporting on equipment.
- Ensure switcher equipment is in safe working order to include pre/post-trip inspections tire condition and unit hours reporting.
- Use application-based tablet in switcher units for yard management.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A safety driven mentality.
- A valid drivers license.
- Pass Chewys driving and knowledge proficiency tests.
- Maintenance of Chewys internal certification for driving and knowledge proficiency.
- The ability to repeatedly climb in and out of a truck in order to connect and disconnect airlines move trailers open/close trailer doors and conduct periodic spot checks of the yard.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to effectively operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate via two-way radio.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays if needed.
- Follow all company policies procedures and safety guidelines.
- Perform with integrity and strong work ethic.
- The ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Adhere to quality and performance standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
- Detail oriented and accurate.
- A high level of comfort with backing and operating heavy machinery.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements or if you need a religious accommodation please contact.
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Employment Type
Full Time
