Amazon
Transportation Associate
Olathe, KS · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and supports yard and transportation operations to keep equipment and freight flowing safely and on schedule.
What you'll do
- Move trailers in the yard and coordinate yard activities, including trailer check-in, traffic flow, and communications.
- Inspect equipment, report maintenance or delivery issues, and follow safety policies, schedules, and applicable DOT rules.
- Operate commercial vehicles and approved equipment; support site operations and, as needed, train peers or work at nearby sites.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; eligible to drive under DOT requirements.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- At least 21 years old and able to understand and follow safety guidelines in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, work 40 hours weekly with overtime as required, and work flexible shifts including weekends, nights, or holidays.
Nice to have
- Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.
Pay
26.00 - 28.00 USD hourly (starting pay; includes base pay rate plus highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), Hostlers, day cabs, pallet jack, CDL, DQF, DOT, FMCSA
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