Driver CDL

Newrest Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Driver responsible for transporting food carts to the airport for flights. This role ensures timely delivery and high standards of food safety. Candidates must hold valid driver and CDL licenses and pass a TSA background check, involving physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid driver and CDL licenses required.
• TSA fingerprint background check must be passed.
• Previous driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load food carts and drive to the airport.
• Ensure on-time delivery and safety of items.
• Train new drivers and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Flexibility

Fast-paced work ability

Understanding performance impact

Education

Current and valid driver license

Current and valid CDL license

Job description

The Driver loads food carts on the truck, drives the truck to the airport, and unloads the food directly on to the plane. This individual makes this trip at least twice a day. The difference between the Half Cab Driver and the CDL Driver is that the CDL Driver will need an active CDL License and operates the larger trucks, which leads to loading larger flights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensure on-time delivery of all items for each flight.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of self, co-workers, meals, and equipment while operating vehicle or performing tasks surrounding Newrest vehicles.
• Communicate by radio to supervisors and dispatchers.
• Drive a company vehicle while respecting traffic regulations.
• Secure all products before delivery to the aircraft by sealing material and truck.
• Load and unload of all equipment on a truck in a safe manner.
• Ensure that the correct number of meals for each flight are packed and assigned correctly according to all customer specifications and client instructions booklets.
• Check aircraft trolleys and meals to ensure all are adhering to Newrest high quality standards.
• Check the conformity of the amount of trolleys and cabinets to be delivered before loading.
• Fill pre-trip inspection book and perform mandatory safety checks of the vehicle for each shift.
• Load the products into the vehicles according to plan galley.
• Ensure the vehicle and dock area is clean after each shift.
• Fill out various security, safety, and HACCP documents.
• Train new drivers and helpers.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Observe the proper use of equipment.
• Regular and timely attendance is expected for the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have a current and valid driver license
• Must have current and valid CDL license to be a CDL Driver
• Must be able to pass TSA fingerprint background check
• Any experience with driving is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to work fast-paced
• Ability to show flexibility in working in various areas of the department
• Ability to know how one's performance affects the areas before and after you
• Ability to read and speak to understand instructions from supervisors and co-workers

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a variety of temperatures and climate inside and outside the building. The individual is regularly required to stand, lift, bend over, walk, talk and / or hear. The individual is also required to frequently walk up and down floating stairs leading up to airplanes. The individual must be able to drive a vehicle. The employee will also regularly, push, lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud.