Amazon
Transportation Associate
Chester, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma.
About the job
Moves and inspects trailers, coordinates yard operations, and supports on-time transportation flows across Amazon sites.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking areas using hostlers, day cabs, and other vehicles; perform yard coordination and audits.
- Follow safety rules and DOT regulations, inspect equipment, and report maintenance or delivery issues.
- Support site and transportation teams, including peer training or work at nearby sites as needed.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; must be eligible to drive under DOT requirements if assigned CDL/DQF duties.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- At least 21 years old and able to understand and follow job and safety guidelines in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, and work 40 hours weekly with required overtime and flexible shifts.
Nice to have
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Microsoft Office experience; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Pay
25.00 - 27.00 USD hourly (base pay rate plus highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), hostlers, day cabs, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Driver Qualification File (DQF), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Microsoft Office
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