Amazon
Transportation Associate
Rochester, NY · Full-time · Posted May 22, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma.
About the job
Moves and inspects trailers in Amazon yards, coordinates yard activity, and supports transportation operations by operating commercial vehicles and meeting safety and schedule requirements.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking locations; coordinate yard traffic, check-ins, audits, and communications.
- Inspect equipment, report maintenance or delivery issues, and comply with yard safety rules and applicable DOT regulations.
- Support site operations and carriers, follow schedules, and drive or load/unload vehicles as needed.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; must be eligible to drive under DOT requirements if asked to obtain CDL and DQF certification.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- At least 21 years old and able to understand and follow job and safety requirements in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, work 40 hours per week plus required overtime, and work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience building collaborative relationships with colleagues and vendors.
Pay
25.50 - 27.50 USD hourly (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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