Class A Truck Driver

Overview:

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” 

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. 

Job summary

Transmit supervisor's orders, work assignments and work instructions to a group engaged in fuel system operation and maintenance, aircraft servicing and related functions. Required to possess a thorough familiarity with work functions and the ability to properly transmit information and instructions to others. This is a general list of your responsibilities but is NOT all encompassing. You may be asked to perform additional duties.

The expected pay rate is $23.50/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Assigns work, ensures proper utilization of personnel and equipment, imparts current or new occupational knowledge to workers and performs work similar to that assigned to the group being led, for a major portion of time.
• Employees delegated the responsibilities described above shall not pass upon wages, employment, discipline or discharge of other employees.
• Operate motorized fueling vehicles (fuel tank trucks, standard and automatic transmissions)
• Operate non-motorized fueling vehicles (hydrant carts)
• Fuel and de-fuel aircraft per flight crew/flight plan requirements
• Inspect fueling equipment and vehicles – report malfunctions or inconsistencies
• Perform accurate fueling calculations
• Fuel ground support equipment (gasoline or diesel) as required
• Interact with carrier personnel
• Utilize hand-held radios, telephones and computers for communication
• Complete and submit all documentation associated with fueling activities
• Respond to fuel emergencies (i.e. fuel spills) utilizing emergency response cart and follow established environmental/company guidelines
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Must safely lift from 35 to over 100 pounds repetitively on a daily basis as an essential function of the job.
• Must comply with Swissport SOPs and policies

Your profile

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have previous experience in Fueling
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive, multiple shifts, and team-oriented environment
• Must be dependable and able to take direction from supervisors to service the customer safely and on-time General math aptitude
• Good command of the English language both verbal and written
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!