Transportation Associate

Are you ready to drive commercial motor vehicles locally from building to building and help Amazon deliver world class service Transportation Associates will perform semitrailer moves in the trailer yard coordinate yard activities (such as checking in trailers traffic flow internal communications with operations etc.) conduct yard audits complete driver training programs (Hostler CDL School etc.) and operate multiple vehicle types (including but not limited to hostlers and day cabs) to support Amazons transportation network. Benefits of being a Transportation Associate include earning your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) paid for by Amazon being home after every shift and having the opportunity to work 40 hours per week (plus occasional overtime).

You are applying to a DOTregulated role. This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportations (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). An offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a DOTregulated preemployment background screening and DOT physical.

Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations candidates must be at least 21 years or older. Candidate must hold a valid stateappropriate drivers license be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and be eligible to drive in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Amazon does not sponsor for immigration including for H1B TN and other nonimmigrant visas for this role.

As a Transportation Associate you will:

Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
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.
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on nonpublic roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
Operate CMVs on public roads as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment.
Comply with company policies procedures and 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 adhere to yard safety policies obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with weather/road conditions.
Work primarily outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles over the road.
Work at nearby sites locations within the area needed to support the business.
Drive maneuver and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack etc.).
Lift up to 49 pounds stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and frequently push pull squat bend and reach.
Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business.
Associate will be required to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) as a condition of the role.



High school or equivalent diploma
Drivers license
Are 21 years of age or older
Work 40 hours/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/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
Must be willing to drive up to 75% of the time and will be required to obtain a Driver Qualification File (DFQ) and/ or Commercial Drivers License (CDL) as a condition for the role.

Class A commercial drivers license (CDL)
Previous experience as an Amazon TOM Associate
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
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
6 months of Peer Driver Trainer (PDT) experience

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