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Transportation Associate

Amazon
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Hybrid (Kelso, WA)$27.5/hr - $30/hrhourlyPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Transportation Associates perform trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, complete relevant driver training, and operate multiple vehicle types to support Amazon’s transportation network. Role includes outdoor work, safety emphasis, DOT/CDL considerations, and potential CDL sponsorship depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations and enforcing safety measures for all vehicle operators and yard entrants.
  • Perform yard functions to ensure trailers arrive/depart on time with zero defects and maintain workflow for buildings.
  • Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
  • Learn and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies related to those regulations.
  • Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify management of maintenance or delivery issues.
  • Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks in compliance with Amazon policy and federal/state regulations; adhere to yard safety policies and traffic laws; drive according to weather/road conditions.
  • Support the business as a peer trainer and/or by working at nearby site locations within the area as needed.
  • Ability to drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (e.g., pallet jack).
  • Opportunity for CDL training paid by Amazon depending on business needs; potential to work with various site types (NACF, NASC, Air, AMZL, AMXL).

Qualifications

  • High School or equivalent diploma
  • Hold a valid and active driver’s license
  • 21 years or older
  • Ability to lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, reach, and ascend/descend stairs
  • Work 40 hours/week with overtime as required
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
  • English proficiency to understand and adhere to job requirements and safety guidelines

Skills

Required:Safety complianceTechnical/operational
Nice to have:Communication

Benefits

  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching
  • Starting pay with base rate plus shift differentials; benefits described in the posting
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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