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Weekend Yard Switcher Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

PH - Switcher PT-1

Wooster, OH · On-site

$20.20 - $20.70/hr

Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards. * Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. * Understands and demonstrates effective ...

PH - Switcher PT-6

Wooster, OH · On-site

$20.20 - $20.70/hr

Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards. Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. Understands and demonstrates effective ...

PH - Switcher PT-6

Wooster, OH · On-site

$20.20 - $20.70/hr

Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards. * Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment. * Understands and demonstrates effective ...

Willing to work weekend rotation * Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and ... EQUIPMENT: * Kalmar Automatic Yard Tractors * 53' Vans and Reefers PHYSICAL Environment ...

Yard Driver/Yard Jockey

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

We are looking for an experienced Yard Driver/Yard Jockey/Yard Spotter/ Switcher to add to our team! Essential Functions of the job include (but are not limited to): * Operating a Yard Mule for ...

Yard Driver/Yard Jockey

Evendale, OH · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

We are looking for an experienced Yard Driver/Yard Jockey/Yard Spotter/ Switcher to add to our team! Essential Functions of the job include (but are not limited to): * Operating a Yard Mule for ...

Yard Driver/Yard Jockey

Evendale, OH

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

We are looking for an experienced Yard Driver/Yard Jockey/Yard Spotter/ Switcher to add to our team! Essential Functions of the job include (but are not limited to): * Operating a Yard Mule for ...

The Yard Driver will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties ... The Weekend shift is 12 hours per day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Essential Duties and ...

Yard Driver NON DOT

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and ... Performs daily yard checks. * Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and ...

Yard Driver NON DOT

Vandalia, OH

$17 - $21.75/hr

Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and ... Performs daily yard checks. * Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and ...

Yard Driver NON DOT

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and ... Performs daily yard checks. * Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and ...

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Weekend Yard Switcher information

What is the difference between Weekend Yard Switcher vs Yard Clerk?

AspectWeekend Yard SwitcherYard Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma, forklift certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills
Work EnvironmentOutdoor yard, physical labor, equipment operationIndoor office, administrative tasks, data entry
Employer & IndustryRailroads, logistics companies, freight yardsShipping companies, warehouses, distribution centers
Search & Comparison IntentJob duties, certifications, work conditionsAdministrative responsibilities, scheduling, record keeping

The Weekend Yard Switcher primarily handles physical tasks like moving freight and operating equipment in outdoor yard environments, often requiring certifications like forklift operation. In contrast, the Yard Clerk focuses on administrative duties such as record keeping and scheduling within indoor office settings. Both roles are essential in logistics and freight industries but differ significantly in work environment and skill requirements.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Weekend Yard Switcher jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Weekend Yard Switcher job openings:

Infographic showing various Weekend Yard Switcher job openings in Ohio as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

$20.20 - $20.70/hr

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Job description

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Function
* Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
* Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
* Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
* Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
* Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures. In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
* Utilizes "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
* Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
* Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.
* Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
* Peforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Education
*None required

Minimum Experience
*No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
* Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
* Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
* Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Job Conditions
* May work in hot and cold temperatures
* May work in an environment with fumes
* May work in an area with loud noise

Preferred Qualifications: The desired location for this position would beWooster, OH. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $20.20- $20.70 /hr

Additional Details: Part-time, Outbound

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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