Seasonal Switcher Driver II

Our Opportunity:

The ideal  Switcher Driver II will work closely with the Chewy transportation and operations team, as well as Chewy carriers and vendors, to provide exemplary customer service in our Wilkes-Barre, PA location. This position is critical 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. 

Switcher Driver 2

Name: Alex Martinez

Shift Pref/Confirm Shift: Donut, 4:30p-3a

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Confirm starting pay: $21 base, $1.50 diff, $22.50/hr

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Confirm location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Physicality

1. Why are you interested in this role? Why Chewy?

a. Wants to get off the road, has previous yard jockey exp, feels unsafe driver on the road

1. Job History

a. Franzoza - dump truck - may 2024-current - doesn't want to be on the road, works out of necessity

b. Lazer logistics - driver, lead - dec 22-april 24 - 127 days accident free under his leadership - he was put through training to be a manager and then was told the position was no longer in the budget, was transferred to Hazelton, made to work nonstop without any breaks, was let go because he asked to go home early one day

c. JCI trucking - CDL driver - aug 22-dec 22 - company was unstable, company went out of business

1. What do you like most about your most current position and what do you wish you could change?

a. Likes: going to different landfills, meets various different people, enjoys driving the truck

b. Would change: the danger of driving a truck on the road

1. Inclined or not?

2. Next steps: interview with manager, review OPs and STAR method

  What you'll do:

• Safely move carrier trailers within the Chewy yard to include both loads and empties for the Inbound and Outbound 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A safety driven mindset.

• A valid driver's license.

• Successfully passing Chewy's driving and knowledge proficiency tests.

• Maintenance of Chewy's 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.

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• High level of professionalism 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.

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