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ID
#26265819 -
Job type
Full Time -
Salary
TBD -
Source
Amazon.com Services LLC -
Date
2021-12-23 -
Deadline
2022-02-21
Transportation Associate - $3,000 Sign- On Bonus
Minnesota, Minnetonka, 55345 Minnetonka USAVacancy expired!
We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for anyone who applies between now and 12/25! Apply today!
Are you ready to drive commercial motor vehicles locally from building to building and help Amazon deliver world class service? Transportation Associates will perform semi-trailer moves in the trailer yard, coordinate yard activities (such as checking in trailers, traffic flow, internal communications with operations, etc.), conduct yard audits, complete driver training programs (Hostler, CDL School, etc.), and operate multiple vehicle types (including but not limited to hostlers and day cabs) to support Amazon’s transportation network. Benefits of being a Transportation Associate include earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) paid for by Amazon, being home after every shift and having the opportunity to work 40 hours per week (plus occasional overtime).
Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older. Candidate must hold a valid state-appropriate driver’s license, be able to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and be eligible to drive in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
As a Transportation Associate you will:
· Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
· 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 workflow for buildings
· Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
· Operate CMVs on public roads as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment.
· 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.
· Work primarily outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles over the road.
· Work at nearby sites locations within the area needed to support the business
· Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.)
· Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
· Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business.
· Associate will be required to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as a condition of the role.
What else does the TOM team have to offer? We’re glad you asked!
· Exposure to different site types including: NACF, NASC, Air, AMZL & AMXL.
· Long-term growth potential via comprehensive training in transportation with Amazon.
· Learn more about TOM by watching this short video: https://youtu.be/OcSp9HQ0XA
Bonuses to be paid during first two months of employment. Must apply by 12/25 to qualify.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
As a Transportation Associate you will:· Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
· 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.
· Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
· Operate CMVs over the road as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment.
· 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.
· Work at locations within node on an as needed basis to support the business, 40 hours/week and overtime as required.
· Drive, maneuver, and load/unload a truck using approved equipment (pallet jack, etc.)
· Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
· Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business.
Associate will be required to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as a condition of the role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· 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.
· A commitment to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and outside vendors.
What else does the TOM team have to offer? We’re glad you asked!
· Earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), paid for by Amazon.
· Opportunity to work outside and drive different commercial motor vehicles over the road.
· Exposure to different site types including: NACF, NASC, Air, AMZL & AMXL.
· Long-term growth potential via comprehensive training in transportation with Amazon.
Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) coverage starting on day 1 as well as 401(k) with company match, holiday/overtime pay and employee discount. Amazon offers a range of fully paid Maternity and Parental Leave options for parents prior to, and following, the birth or adoption of a child. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Vacancy expired!
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