Yard Transportation Specialist — CDL Training

Amazon Inc.; Uxbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is hiring Transportation Associates in Uxbridge, MA to support our transportation network by moving trailers in the yard, coordinating yard activities, and assisting site operations. The role involves operating CMVs in yard environments, following DOT regulations, and completing required driver training, including CDL-related programs.

You’ll work a flexible schedule, may perform overtime, and be trained to use equipment such as pallet jacks while ensuring safety and

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.

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

Excellent communication

Safety-conscious

DOT regulations knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is hiring Transportation Associates in Uxbridge, MA to support our transportation network by moving trailers in the yard, coordinating yard activities, and assisting site operations. The role involves operating CMVs in yard environments, following DOT regulations, and completing required driver training, including CDL-related programs.

You’ll work a flexible schedule, may perform overtime, and be trained to use equipment such as pallet jacks while ensuring safety and