CDL Truck Driver

Truck Driver

PrimeFlight Cargo is seeking a Yard Hostler/Driver to join its growing team at Bush Intercontinental Airport. This position is responsible for moving trailers in and out of specific locations using a yard goat.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various types of trucks and vehicles used in airport operations: Ensure the secure transportation of goods and equipment on and around the airport premises
• Adhere to all traffic and airport safety regulations: Follow strict guidelines to maintain safety standards while driving within the airport
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections: Conduct thorough checks to ensure the vehicle is in proper working condition
• Transport goods, equipment, and personnel as required: Efficiently move materials and staff to designated locations
• Maintain accurate logs of travel and cargo: Keep detailed records of routes, timings, and cargo details as per regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with airport staff for loading and unloading: Assist in the careful handling of goods during loading and unloading processes
• Respond to dispatch instructions for transport tasks: React promptly and effectively to transportation requests from airport operations
• Ensure timely delivery of cargo: Adhere to schedules to avoid delays in airport operations
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle: Keep the truck clean and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with airport security procedures: Follow all security protocols for vehicle operation within the airport
• Navigate through different areas of the airport: Familiarize with various airport zones for efficient transportation
• Report any incidents or safety concerns: Immediately communicate any accidents or safety hazards encountered during operations
• Participate in safety briefings and training: Engage in regular training sessions to stay updated on safety practices
• Assist in emergency situations if required: Be prepared to support airport operations in case of emergencies
• Adapt to varying work schedules: Be flexible to work different hours, including nights and weekends, as per airport operational needs
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Class A Commercial driver's license (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial truck driving
• Experience with Hostler
• Knowledge of safety regulations and cargo securing procedures
• Physical stamina for loading and unloading cargo
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.