Amazon
Transportation Associate
Richmond, VA · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and operates commercial vehicles in Amazon yards, coordinates yard activities, and supports safe, timely transportation operations.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking locations; coordinate trailer check-ins, yard traffic, and communications.
- Conduct yard and vehicle inspections, report maintenance or delivery issues, and follow applicable safety and DOT requirements.
- Support site and carrier operations, including loading and unloading, and peer training or work at nearby sites as needed.
What they ask for
- Valid, active driver’s license and eligibility to drive under DOT requirements.
- High school or equivalent diploma; age 21 or older.
- Ability to understand and follow job and safety guidelines in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, work shifts up to 12 hours, work 40 hours weekly plus required overtime, and work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, or holidays.
Nice to have
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.
Pay
25.00 - 27.00 USD hourly (base pay rate plus highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), 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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