Local Route Driver (CDL A or B) - $24/hour

gategroup • New Orleans, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Local Route Drivers with a CDL Class A or B load galley equipment onto trucks, drive to aircraft at the local airport, and unload equipment. Drivers typically use local public roads outside the airport and terminal. They load galleys according to customer guidelines, unload dirty equipment, and place dirty equipment and trash in designated areas at the local facility. All work must follow customer guidelines and safety and sanitation regulations. Drivers interact with airline representatives, follow directions, and work as part of the Transportation team. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

The role requires working an assigned schedule that may vary and include weekends and holidays, and overtime when required. Drivers must arrive on time, comply with company policies, and complete paperwork and related administrative duties. Work is mostly outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to extreme temperature changes and noise. The job involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving of products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; regularly standing, bending, lifting, and moving during shifts of eight or more hours; and working at heights of up to 25 feet or more depending on the aircraft.

Employees are expected to demonstrate gategroup’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability, including treating colleagues with respect, communicating, working collaboratively, taking responsibility, and paying attention to detail.

Requirements

• A current U.S. driver's license.
• A required CDL Class A or B for local routes and airport work.
• Ability to read and write to complete required forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary and include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of eight or more hours.
• Ability to work at heights of 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.
• Ability to arrive on time, comply with company policies, and complete paperwork and related administrative duties.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to one year of work experience preferred.
• A Customs Seal from the local airport authority may be required at some locations.

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 dirty equipment and trash in designated areas at the local facility.
• Follow customer guidelines and safety and sanitation regulations.
• Interact with airline representatives at aircraft.
• Follow directions and work as a member of the Transportation team.
• Complete required paperwork and related administrative duties.
• Arrive at work on time and comply with company policies.
• Work assigned schedules, including weekends and holidays when scheduled, and overtime when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Free on-site cafeteria with hot and healthy meals.
• Free parking.
• Free uniforms and uniform laundering.
• Weekly pay with the option to use a paycard.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Company-sponsored $10,000 life insurance, with basic and supplemental options available.
• Vacation and sick benefits after one year.
• Holiday pay after one year.
• Recognition program including company merchandise.
• Optional employee-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional employee-paid flexible spending account.
• Optional employee-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match for most locations and employees.
• Membership in the American Airlines Credit Union.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts with T-Mobile.
• Discount program with a wide variety of vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed