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Transportation Associate

Amazon
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Hybrid (Commerce City, CO)$27.5/hr - $30.5/hrPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Transportation Associates perform trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, complete applicable driver training programs, and operate multiple vehicle types to support Amazon’s transportation network. Role includes safety emphasis, DOT regulations, CDL/DQF considerations, and potential CDL pay/benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations. 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
  • Perform various functions within the yard, support site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers, to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and to 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, procedures of those DOT regulations
  • Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered
  • Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks in compliance with Amazon policy and regulations, adhere to yard safety policies, obey traffic laws
  • Support the business by serving as a peer trainer and/or working at nearby site locations within the area
  • Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.)
  • May obtain CDL paid for by Amazon; CDL/DQF may be required depending on business need
  • Exposure to different Amazon site types and long-term transportation training program

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Safety complianceDOT regulationsVehicle operation (CMV/yard)Driver vehicle inspection
Nice to have:Communication

Benefits

  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching (starting Day 1)
  • Benefits overview available at hiring Amazon benefits page
  • Potential CDL paid for by Amazon (depending on business need)
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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