Amazon
Transportation Associate
Bessemer, AL · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and supports yard operations to keep Amazon’s transportation network safe and on schedule.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking areas, and coordinate yard activities, audits, and traffic flow.
- Inspect equipment, report maintenance or delivery issues, and follow safety policies and DOT regulations.
- Support site operations and carriers, including truck loading and unloading and peer training as needed.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; eligible to drive under DOT requirements if requested to obtain CDL/DQF certification.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- At least 21 years old and able to understand and follow safety requirements in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts up to 12 hours, and work 40 hours weekly, overtime, and a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Pay
25.50 - 26.50 USD hourly (base pay rate plus the 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), pallet jack, Microsoft Office
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