About this role
Transportation Associate responsible for yard trailer moves, coordinating yard activities, and training in driver programs to support Amazon's transportation network.
Key Responsibilities
- Make safety a priority and enforce safety measures
- Perform yard operations to ensure trailer arrival/departure
- Operate CMVs in yard to move trailers
- Learn DOT regulations and follow policies
- Complete driver vehicle inspection reports
Technical Overview
Role involves operating Commercial Motor Vehicles on yard/non-public roads, learning and complying with DOT/FMCSA regulations, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining safety and schedules.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level Transportation Associate who can safely operate CMVs and perform yard operations, with a valid driver's license and CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to train and coordinate yard activities.
Must-Have Skills
Hold a valid and active driver's licenseHigh School or equivalent diploma21 years or olderCan lift up to 49 poundsstand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hoursWork 40 hours/weekand overtime as requiredWork a flexible schedule/shift/work areaincluding weekendsnightsand/or holidaysEnglish proficiency
Nice-to-Have Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiencesExperience building strongcollaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendorsA valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Completion of Career Choice Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Course
Required Skills
valid driver's licenseHigh School diploma21 years or olderability to lift up to 49 poundsstand/walk up to 12 hoursdrive CMVs40 hours/weekweekends/nights/holidaysEnglish proficiencyCDLDOT regulationspallet jack
Hard Skills
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)HostlerCommercial Driver's License (CDL)CDLDriver Qualification File (DQF)Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of TransportationFMCSAPallet jackDriver training programsDOT regulationsOver-the-Road (OTR)Over-the-Road
Soft Skills
communicationsafety awarenessteamworkproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Preferred
Career Choice Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Course
Keywords for Your Resume
transportation associateCommercial Driver's License (CDL)CDLDriver Qualification File (DQF)Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of TransportationFMCSACommercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)Over-the-RoadOver-the-Road (OTR)pallet jackyard auditssafety policiesenglish proficiencypre-employment drug testdot physicalCareer Choice CDL CourseExternal carriershostlervalid driver's licenseCommercial Motor Vehiclesyard
Deal Breakers
No valid driver's license, Under 21 years old, Unable to work a flexible schedule including weekends/nights/holidays
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