Amazon
Transportation Associate
Gardner, KS · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and supports yard operations to keep Amazon’s transportation network safe and running on schedule.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking areas using hostlers, day cabs, and other approved vehicles; drive and maneuver trucks and handle loading or unloading as needed.
- Coordinate yard activities, conduct audits and vehicle inspections, and support site teams and carriers to maintain on-time trailer flow.
- Follow safety policies and DOT requirements, track work hours and breaks, and report maintenance, delivery, or safety issues.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license.
- 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, meet the stated physical demands, work 40 hours per week plus required overtime, and work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, or holidays.
Nice to have
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Microsoft Office experience; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Pay
26.00 - 28.00 USD hourly (base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), Hostlers, day cabs, pallet jack, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Driver Qualification File (DQF), DOT, FMCSA
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