Airline Catering Driver

Tier1usa; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier1usa, located in Arlington, Virginia, seeks candidates for operational roles involving loading and unloading airline catering equipment. Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and experience driving large delivery trucks. Responsibilities include adhering to safety standards, driving the truck to aircraft, and ensuring timely equipment handling.

Flexibility for shift work and the ability to work under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record; CDL a plus.
• Experience driving large delivery trucks required.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed.
• Load and unload catering equipment onto trucks.
• Drive trucks to aircraft and off-load dirty equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to interpret and comprehend Menu and Flight Galley Specifications

Must posses interpersonal communication and customer service and high level of professionalism

Must be able to apply safety standards and guidelines: follow all Ramp Safety, AOA Safety & Security Rules and Regulations

Must be able to use mobile shelving, carts, ramps, and related airline catering equipment

Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or cold environment

Must be able to walk/stoop/bend/stand for entire work shift

Must have good organizational skills and adaptable to frequent changes

Must be able to push up to 70 lbs w/ the use of rolling carts and lift up to 30 lbs

Must be able to use fingers & hands to handle equipment

Must be flexible to work in a 24/7 environment (including nights, weekends, holidays subject to change)

Auditing Trolleys and Loading trolleys according to customer guidelines

Loading equipment onto the truck

Driving the Truck to Aircraft

Debriefing flight attendants on paperwork

Off-loading dirty equipment, and placing dirty equipment and trash in designated area

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record; CDL a plus

Must have experience driving large delivery trucks

Must successfully complete on-the-job driver training program

Must have excellent communications skills, both written and oral.

Must have ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.

Must be a team player.