Transportation Associate

About the role

This position qualifies for a $10,000 internal launch bonus. Eligibility Requirements: Candidates are eligible to receive one Launch Bonus per calendar year. The candidate’s current site must be 50 miles or more from the respective launch site. Candidates who have already received a launch bonus within a calendar year and/or whose site is less than 50 miles from the respective launch site are ineligible to receive a launch bonus. Bonus Payments are payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practice and subject to applicable withholding taxes.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer moves in the trailer yard
• Cookice yard activities (such as checking in trailers, traffic flow, internal communications with operations, etc.)
• Conduct yard audits
• Complete applicable driver training programs (Hostler, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) School, etc.)
• Operate multiple vehicle types based on business need (including but not limited to hostlers and day cabs) to support Amazon’s transportation network

Requirements

• Hold a valid and active driver’s license
• High School or equivalent diploma
• 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

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: High school or equivalent diploma, Driver's license, 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, Candidates must have the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), 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

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
• Dependent on business need, you may have the opportunity to earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) paid for by Amazon

Schedule

As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location.

Pay

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, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location.

Company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

Legal Information

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.