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Transportation Associate

Amazon
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Hybrid (Virginia Beach)hourlyPosted 1mo 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. The role offers outdoor work, training opportunities, and potential CDL support.

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, as needed, 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 at appropriate times in compliance with Amazon policy and federal and state regulations, adhere to yard safety policies, obey all applicable traffic laws, and drive in accordance with weather/road conditions.
  • Support the business on an as needed basis 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.).

Qualifications

  • Hold a valid and active driver’s license
  • High School or equivalent diploma
  • Candidates must be 21 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English
  • Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, reach and ascend/descend stairs
  • Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
  • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Skills

Required:Driver's licenseSafety and compliance
Nice to have:CommunicationDOT regulations

Benefits

  • Starting pay listed: 25.00 - 26.15 USD hourly
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching
  • Shift differentials and overtime pay where applicable
  • Benefits information available at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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