Driver
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Why join dnata?
- Be part of a small start-up team, with great opportunity for growth
- Be part of a global award winning group
- Medical, Dental & Vision Cover
- Additional co-contributions towards your retirement fund
- Paid annual vacation
- Over-time premiums
- Free daily meal
Drivers are responsible for the safe transport and delivery of temperature controlled food and related goods from the catering facility to the aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Work safely at all times, insuring your own safety and the safety of your colleagues. Drive safely on airport property and public roads, adhering to specified rules, regulations and specific customer guidelines
- Deliver temperature controlled food and related goods to the aircraft via dnata vehicles.
- Conducting periodic vehicle checks to ensure they are serviceable and safe to drive. Insuring that all company vehicles are clean and refueled when required
- Reporting any faults / issues of the vehicles to the respective person
- Monitor deliveries for accuracy and security, delivering and collecting of any written communications or any items from / to contacts outside of the Company
- Manually load and unload galley equipment and goods onto and off of trucks and aircraft.
- Professionally interact with and provide superior customer service to onboard airline representatives and customers
- Assist in other non-driving related tasks during down-time, as directed by management.
- Maintain a valid drivers and RAIC at all times, as well as abide by all road laws and safety operating procedures
- Hold minimum of Class 5 license or Class 3 CDL
- Be able to safely manually handle (lift) loads of up to 50 lbs
- Have the right to work and reside in BC, Canada
- Hold a current Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) OR be eligible for RAIC
- Previous experience driving aircraft catering vehicles is highly advantageous
- Previous experience driving in an airside / airport environment is highly advantageous
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely transport and deliver temperature-controlled food and related goods between the catering facility and aircraft, while checking, cleaning, and refueling vehicles and reporting faults. Load and unload equipment and goods, monitor delivery accuracy and security, communicate professionally with airline representatives, and assist with other tasks as directed.
Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a Class 5 license or Class 3 commercial driver's license, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the right to work and reside in British Columbia. They must hold or be eligible for a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC); experience driving aircraft catering vehicles or in an airport airside environment is advantageous.
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
- Temperature-Controlled Goods Handling
- Manual Loading and Unloading
- Delivery Accuracy
- Delivery Security
- Customer Service
- Airport Operations
- Road Safety Compliance
- Communication
- Physical Lifting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Fund Contributions
- Paid Annual Vacation
- Overtime Premiums
- Free Daily Meal
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Class 3 Commercial Driver's License
- Restricted Area Identity Card
- RAIC
- Aircraft Catering
- Airport Operations
- Airside Driving
- Temperature-Controlled Food
- Food Delivery
- Vehicle Safety Checks
- Vehicle Cleaning
- Vehicle Refueling
- Fault Reporting
- Manual Handling
- Loading and Unloading
- Delivery Accuracy
- Delivery Security
- Customer Service
- Road Laws
- Safety Procedures
- Airline Representatives