Amazon
Transportation Associate
Charlotte, NC · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and supports yard operations to keep Amazon transportation sites operating safely and on schedule.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking areas using commercial vehicles; coordinate yard activities and conduct audits.
- Follow safety rules and DOT requirements, inspect equipment, and report maintenance or delivery issues.
- Support site operations and carriers, including loading and unloading trucks and potentially training peers.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; eligible to drive under DOT requirements if CDL/DQF certification is requested.
- 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, 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) or completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative relationship-building, or 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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