Yard Transportation Associate — CDL Opportunity

Amazon; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training paid by Amazon

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Franklin, IN is seeking Transportation Associates to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, and support the transportation network. You will learn DOT regulations and safety protocols while moving trailers to and from docks, adhering to schedules and safety requirements.

Starting pay is $25.00 per hour with potential CDL training paid by Amazon. This role requires 21+, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and work up to 12 hours

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license.
• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Work 40 hours per week and overtime as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, shift, work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 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.
• Have the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines in English.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations and enforcing safety measures for 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 to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and maintain workflow for buildings.
• Be professionally trained to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in the yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
• Learn Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and comply with company policies for 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 maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks in compliance with Amazon policy and federal and state regulations, 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 such as pallet jacks.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical ability

Flexible schedule

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Franklin, IN is seeking Transportation Associates to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, and support the transportation network. You will learn DOT regulations and safety protocols while moving trailers to and from docks, adhering to schedules and safety requirements.

Starting pay is $25.00 per hour with potential CDL training paid by Amazon. This role requires 21+, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds and work up to 12 hours