Start Date Feb-Mar, 2027 -CDL Driver (Class A or B) - $27.70/hr + Sign-on bonus $1,250

gategroup•Schiller Park, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Local route Truck Drivers with a Class A or B CDL load galley equipment onto a truck, drive to aircraft at the local airport, and unload equipment. Drivers typically travel on local public roads outside the airport and terminal. They load galleys according to customer guidelines, remove dirty equipment and trash at the local facility, and follow safety and sanitation regulations. The role requires interacting with airline representatives and working as part of the Transportation team. The stated pay is $27.70 per hour, with a $1 per hour premium for the PM shift and a $1,250 sign-on bonus. A $200 union initiation fee and monthly union dues of 2.5 times the hourly rate plus an $8 strike fund fee apply. The employer is looking to begin employment by mid-February or the end of March 2027.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Current U.S. driver's license.
Class A or Class B CDL is required.
Ability to read and write to complete required forms.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours.
Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet or more, depending on the aircraft.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme temperature changes and noise.
Resume required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Up to one year of work experience.
A Customs Seal from the local airport authority, where required.

Responsibilities

Load equipment onto the truck.
Drive the truck to aircraft at the local airport.
Load galleys according to customer guidelines.
Unload dirty equipment and place it and trash in designated areas at the local facility.
Perform activities according to customer guidelines and safety and sanitation regulations.
Interact with airline representatives at the aircraft.
Follow directions and work as a member of the Transportation team.
Complete required paperwork and related administrative duties.
Comply with company policies and arrive at work on time.
Work assigned schedules, which may vary and include weekends and holidays, and work overtime when required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.