Yard Transportation Specialist — CDL Path Included

Amazon Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking Transportation Associates to support its transportation network by performing trailer moves in the yard, coordinating yard activities, and completing required driver training. You will learn DOT regulations and operate CMVs in the yard, performing safety inspections and driving duties as needed.

Roles include working varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with pay starting at 25.00–27.00 USD per hour and potential for CDL-related training and overtime

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.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations.
• 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

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A License

Career Choice CDL Course

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking Transportation Associates to support its transportation network by performing trailer moves in the yard, coordinating yard activities, and completing required driver training. You will learn DOT regulations and operate CMVs in the yard, performing safety inspections and driving duties as needed.

Roles include working varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with pay starting at 25.00–27.00 USD per hour and potential for CDL-related training and overtime