Transportation Associate

Amazon Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work outside

CDL training paid by Amazon

Comprehensive transportation training

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Transportation Associate to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, and support the transportation network. You will operate multiple CMV types, complete required training, and comply with DOT and Amazon policies in a dynamic yard setting.

Responsibilities include safety-first operations, ensuring on-time trailers, and training peers as needed. The role offers outdoor work, CDL path support, and potential long-term growth within Amazon's transportation

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license and be 21+.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to understand and follow English safety guidelines.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 49 pounds and long shifts.
• Willing to work 40 hours weekly with possible overtime.
• Flexibility for weekends, nights or holidays per schedule.
• Meets DOT requirements as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a priority and enforce policies for all yard operations.
• Move and coordinate trailers to ensure on-time departures with zero defects.
• Operate CMVs on yard roads and non-public areas as trained.
• Learn and comply with DOT regulations and Amazon policies.
• Complete driver vehicle inspection reports and report issues.
• Track hours and breaks and follow shift schedules per policy.
• Serve as peer trainer or support nearby site locations as needed.
• Load/unload trailers using approved equipment.

Skills

Driver’s license

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

DOT rules knowledge

Education

High School diploma

CDL coursework

Tools

CDL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 10566408 | 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, etc.), 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.

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.).

What else does the team have to offer?

• 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.

Join ATS! ATS is one of the fastest growing business lines within Amazon over the past 5 Years with continued growth to come!

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. Because this position requires Associates to become CDL and DQF certified to drive Over-the-Road for Amazon, this position is 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
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as a condition of employment.

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
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
• Class A commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to 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.
• A commitment to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

USA, TN, Mt. Juliet - 25.75 - 28.00 USD hourly