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Transportation Associate

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Hybrid (Liberty, MO)$26/hr - $28/hrPosted 1w ago

About the role

Transportation Associates perform trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, complete driver training programs, and operate multiple vehicle types to support Amazon’s transportation network. Role includes outdoor work, safety adherence, DOT/CDL training, and potential CDL reimbursement.

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
  • 21 years or older
  • Able 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/or holidays
  • Must understand and adhere to English-language job requirements and safety guidelines
  • Must meet all DOT requirements as a condition of employment

Skills

Required:Driver’s licenseEnglish language proficiencySafety complianceDOT/CDL knowledgePhysical ability

Benefits

  • Starting pay listed as USA, MO, Liberty - 26.00 - 28.00 USD hourly
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching included from Day 1
  • CDL paid for by Amazon dependent on business need (opportunity)
  • Long-term growth potential via comprehensive training in transportation with Amazon
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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