Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Not specified

Category Operations & Logistics

About this role

Transportation Associates support Amazon’s transportation operations by moving trailers in the yard and coordinating yard activities to keep shipments on schedule. The role includes training to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), conducting yard audits, completing vehicle inspection reports, and complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety policies.

Key Responsibilities

Make safety a priority
Perform yard functions to support site operations and carriers
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) to move trailers to/from dock and parking
Learn and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and reporting requirements
Complete driver vehicle inspection reports and notify managers of issues

Technical Overview

This is a non-software operations role centered on trailer yard workflow, CMV operation on non-public roads, and regulatory compliance. The key “stack” is operational compliance: DOT requirements, inspection reporting, and vehicle/yard safety procedures, supported by Amazon training programs including Commercial Driver's License (CDL) pathways.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an operations-focused worker with strong safety habits and experience working in transportation or yard environments. They can follow schedules and SOPs, complete driver vehicle inspection reports, and quickly learn Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Amazon yard safety policies. Prior exposure to commercial motor vehicle driving (or training toward Commercial Driver's License (CDL)) and trailer yard workflows is highly valued.

Must-Have Skills

adhere to company rules and regulationsfollow hostler and delivery schedulesoperate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yardlearn and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulationscomplete driver vehicle inspection reports

Tools & Platforms

Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Schooldriver vehicle inspection reportspallet jack

Required Skills

Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) operationDepartment of Transportation (DOT) regulations compliancetrailer movesyard auditsdriver vehicle inspection reportshostler operationday cabspallet jacktruck maneuveringload/unloadsafety compliancetraffic flow managementworking hours and breaks tracking

Hard Skills

trailer moves in the trailer yardyard auditCommercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) operationCommercial Driver's License (CDL) SchoolDepartment of Transportation (DOT) regulations compliancedriver vehicle inspection reportshostler and day cabs operationtruck maneuveringload/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jacketc.)traffic flow managementworking hours and breaks trackingviolation and incident reporting requirementsbreak periods complianceweather/road conditions drivingsafety compliance with company rules and regulationsoperate multiple vehicle types

Soft Skills

safety-first mindsetprofessional communication with internal teams and external carriersattention to detailpeer training capabilityteamwork across operations and transportation field teamsproblem solvingability to follow procedures and policies

Certifications

Required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics

Job Function Coordinate and execute trailer yard operations while complying with CMV and DOT safety requirements.

Role Subtype Operations Specialist

Keywords for Your Resume

Transportation AssociateCommercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)CMVsCommercial Driver's License (CDL) SchoolCommercial Driver's License (CDL)CDLDepartment of Transportation (DOT)DOTtrailer movestrailer yardyard auditsdriver vehicle inspection reportshostlerday cabspallet jackvehicle inspectionyard safety policiestraffic flowbreak periodsviolation and incident reportingcommercial motor vehicle

Deal Breakers

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required by the role, Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Amazon yard safety policies

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