Local Route Driver Non-CDL
About The Position
The Local Route Driver loads galley equipment onto a truck, drives it to aircraft at a local airport, and unloads equipment. The role includes loading galleys according to customer guidelines, removing dirty equipment and trash, and placing them in designated areas at local facilities. All work must follow customer guidelines and comply with safety and sanitation regulations. Drivers interact with airline representatives at aircraft, follow directions, work as part of the Transportation team, and complete paperwork and related administrative duties. Management may assign additional duties as needed. The position requires flexibility because assigned schedules and days off may fluctuate to meet production needs, industry requirements, peak-season demands, or union shift bids. Work may include weekends, holidays, and overtime when required. Drivers work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and are exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise. The work involves frequent handling of products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, lifting, and intermittent movement during shifts of 8 or more hours, and working at heights up to 25 feet or more depending on the aircraft.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a current U.S. driver's license.
- Must be able to read and write to complete required forms.
- Must communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
- Must work the assigned schedule, which may vary and include weekends and holidays.
- Must work overtime when required.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
- Must regularly stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours.
- Must be able to work at heights up to 25 feet or more depending on the aircraft.
- Must be able to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme temperature changes and noise.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Up to one year of work experience preferred.
- Some locations may require a Customs Seal from the local airport authority.
Responsibilities
- Load galley 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 local facilities.
- 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.
- Arrive at work on time and comply with company policies.
- Complete paperwork and related administrative duties.
- Perform additional duties 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 pay card.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-sponsored $10,000 life insurance, with primary and supplemental coverage also 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 a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
