Jobs At Amazon – Transportation Associate In New York

Overview

Position Title:  Transportation Associate

Company: Amazon

Location:  New York, NY, US

Job Description:

Are you ready to drive commercial motor vehicles over the road, solve transportation mysteries, and help Amazon deliver world class service to our customers? As a Transportation Associate, you will be a vital member of Amazon Transportation Services. Transportation Associates will perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities (such as check in, traffic flow, internal communications with docks, etc.), conduct yard audits, complete driver training programs (Hostler, CDL School, etc.), and operate multiple vehicle asset types over the road as assigned in accordance with business need to support Amazon’s transportation network.

Responsibilities:

• Work at locations within node on an as needed basis to support the business, 40 hours/week and overtime as required.Comply with company policies, procedures, and DOT regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, trailer designations, violation and incident reporting requirements, break periods, etc.)
• Complete driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks at appropriate times, adhere to yard safety policies, obey all applicable traffic laws, and drive in accordance with weather/road conditions.
• Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.)
• Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
• Operate CMVs over the road as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment.
• Perform various functions within the yard, support site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers, as needed, to ensure all trailers
• arrive and depart on time with zero defects and to maintain a fluid trailer pool.
• Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business.
• Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
• Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety measures and policies to all who operate vehicles on behalf of Amazon and those who enter the yard, including vendors and senior team members.