Transportation Associate

Amazon; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside work environment

CDL training paid by Amazon

Long-term growth in transportation

Job summary

Amazon Transportation Operations is seeking a Transportation Associate in the United States. This role involves moving trailers within the yard, coordinating yard activities, and ensuring safe, on-time trailer movements to support Amazon’s transportation network.

Responsibilities include operating CMVs, complying with DOT regulations, completing inspections, and tracking hours. Training to obtain CDL and DQF may be provided by Amazon. A valid driver's license and a 21+ age requirement apply.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license.
• Candidates must be 21 years or older with ability to follow safety guidelines in English.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a priority and enforce safety measures for all yard operations.
• Coordinate yard activities to ensure on-time trailer arrivals and departures with zero defects.
• Operate CMVs on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
• Learn and comply with DOT regulations and Amazon policies.
• Complete driver vehicle inspection reports and notify management of issues.
• Follow schedules and hours, track breaks, and adhere to yard safety policies.
• Provide peer training or assist at nearby site locations as needed.
• Load/unload trucks using approved equipment.

Education

High School or equivalent diploma

Job description

Job ID: 3206471 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you ready to help Amazon deliver world class service in its transportation operations? Transportation Associates will perform trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities (such as checking in trailers, traffic flow, internal communications with operations), conduct yard audits, complete applicable driver training programs (Hostler, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) School, etc.) and operate multiple vehicle types based on business need (including but not limited to hostlers and day cabs) to support Amazon’s transportation network. Benefits of being a Transportation Associate include the opportunity to work outside and understand the new and exciting world of transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations. You will follow and enforce safety measures and policies to all who operate vehicles on behalf of Amazon and those who enter the yard, including vendors and senior team members.
• Perform various functions within the yard, support site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers, as needed, to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and to maintain workflow for buildings.
• Be professionally trained to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
• Learn Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and comply with company policies, procedures of those DOT regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, trailer designations, violation and incident reporting requirements, break periods, etc.).
• Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks at appropriate times in compliance with Amazon policy and federal and state regulations, adhere to yard safety policies, obey all applicable traffic laws, and drive in accordance with weather/road conditions.
• Support the business on an as needed basis by serving as a peer trainer and/or working at nearby site locations within the area.
• Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles in the yard and over the road.
• Exposure to different Amazon site types including NACF, NASC, Air, AMZL & AMXL.
• Long-term growth potential via comprehensive training in transportation with Amazon.
• Dependent on business need, you may have the opportunity to earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) paid for by Amazon.

Training & Certification

• If requested due to business need, Transportation Associates must obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Driver Qualification File (DQF) and utilize it as a condition of the role, paid for by Amazon.
• If Associate is requested to become CDL and DQF certified to drive Over-the-Road for Amazon, this position becomes regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and follows regulations issued by the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Candidate must hold a valid driver’s license for the state in which they reside and be eligible to drive in accordance with DOT requirements.
• For Department of Labor/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration roles (roles for which you receive a CDL), English proficiency is required per federal regulation.
• Continuing in the position with CDL and DQF certification is contingent upon the successful completion of a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening, a DOT physical and Amazon’s pre-employment drug test.

Basic Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license.
• High School or equivalent diploma.
• Candidates must be 21 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English.
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, reach and ascend/descend stairs.
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Experience building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Completion of Career Choice Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Course.

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