Yard Transportation Associate | CDL Path & Outdoor Work

Socket.dev; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Associates in Woodburn, OR to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, and support the transportation network. The role includes operating CMVs, adhering to safety policies, and completing required trainings and inspections.

Qualifications include a valid driver's license, 21+ years old, ability to lift up to 49 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. CDL and related coursework are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license.
• Candidates must be 21 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements 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.

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.).

Skills

CDL

CDL Training

Safety awareness

English proficient

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon is seeking Transportation Associates in Woodburn, OR to perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, and support the transportation network. The role includes operating CMVs, adhering to safety policies, and completing required trainings and inspections.

Qualifications include a valid driver's license, 21+ years old, ability to lift up to 49 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. CDL and related coursework are preferred.