Amazon
Transportation Associate
Fredericksburg, VA · Full-time · Posted May 13, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and supports yard operations to keep Amazon’s transportation network and site workflows running safely and on schedule.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking locations using hostlers, day cabs, and other vehicles; perform yard coordination and audits.
- Inspect equipment, report maintenance or delivery issues, and follow yard safety policies, traffic laws, schedules, and applicable DOT requirements.
- Support site and transportation teams, carriers, and nearby locations as needed; may serve as a peer trainer.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; eligible to drive under DOT requirements if required to obtain CDL/DQF certification.
- 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 per week plus required overtime, and work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
Nice to have
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications; strong communication and collaborative relationship-building skills.
Pay
25.50 - 26.50 USD hourly (base pay rate plus highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), Hostler, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Driver Qualification File (DQF), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), pallet jack, Microsoft Office
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