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Transportation Associate

Amazon
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Hybrid (Rochester, NY)$25.5/hr - $27.5/hrhourlyPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Position in Amazon's transportation operations focusing on trailer yard work, yard coordination, audits, and driver training to support the transportation network. Includes potential CDL training and DOT regulatory requirements depending on business need.

Responsibilities

  • Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations. Enforce safety measures for all who operate vehicles on behalf of Amazon and those who enter the yard.
  • Perform various functions within the yard, support site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers to ensure trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and maintain workflow for buildings.
  • Be professionally trained to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
  • Learn Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and comply with company policies and procedures of those regulations.
  • Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of maintenance or delivery issues.
  • Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks in compliance with policy and regulations, adhere to yard safety policies, and drive according to conditions.
  • Support the business as a peer trainer or by working at nearby site locations within the area as needed.
  • Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.).
  • Opportunity to work outside, drive different CMVs, exposure to various Amazon site types, long-term growth via transportation training, and potential CDL sponsorship.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Driver’s licenseEnglish proficiencySafety awareness and policy enforcement
Nice to have:Communication and interpersonal skillsCDL (Class A)

Benefits

  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching
  • CDL training may be paid for by Amazon if required by business need
  • Starting pay: USD 25.50 - 27.50 per hour (NY, Rochester) with potential shift differentials
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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