Transportation Associate

About the role

Are you ready to help Amazon deliver world-class service in its transportation operations? Transportation Associates will perform trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, complete applicable driver training programs, and operate multiple vehicle types based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company rules and regulations to ensure safety.
• 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.
• 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 non-public roads or in yards to move trailers to/from docks 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.
• Serve as a peer trainer and/or work at nearby site locations within the area.
• Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.).

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent diploma.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license for the state in which they reside and be eligible to drive in accordance with DOT requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Completion of Career Choice Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Course.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles in the yard and over the road.
• Exposure to different Amazon site types including NACF, NASC, Air, AMZL & AMXL.
• Long-term growth potential via comprehensive training in transportation with Amazon.
• If requested due to business need, Transportation Associates must obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Driver Qualification File (DQF) and utilize it as a condition of the role, paid for by Amazon.
• Continuing in the position with CDL and DQF certification is contingent upon the successful completion of a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening, a DOT physical and Amazon’s pre-employment drug test.

Pay and Schedule

The starting pay for this position is listed below including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location.

USA, WA, KELSO - 26.00 - 28.00 USD hourly