JFK Airport Driver (Full-Time) - Benefits Included

Smarte Carte; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job description

Driver – JFK John F. Kennedy Airport – full-time

$20 – $22.80 per hour. Weekends and holidays may be required.

Full‑Time Benefits

• Group Health & Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program

Company Background

Smarte Carte is a global provider of travel and leisure infrastructure solutions, serving major airports, transportation hubs, entertainment destinations, retail locations, resorts, and fitness centers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with over 3,500 venues to deliver convenient, reliable services used by millions of people each year. Our portfolio includes luggage carts, smart locker systems, mobility rentals (ECVs, wheelchairs, and strollers), massage chairs, medallion collectibles, and a variety of guest and passenger services designed to enhance the visitor experience.

Basic Job Function

Ensure optimal daily luggage cart inventory is replenished and accessible by fellow terminal employees through repeated physical retrieval and delivery of luggage carts using a company‑provided flatbed truck, while also keeping all designated airport areas and lots fully stocked and clear of “loose” unattended luggage carts.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the retrieval and safe transport of luggage carts between all JFK terminals, air train platforms, parking lots, and designated airport areas.
• Physically load and unload truck bed using proper pushing and pulling techniques.
• Communicate with terminal leadership on deliveries and pickups.
• Utilize flight information and terminal traffic patterns to establish effective driving routes.
• Inspect and maintain company vehicle in good working order.
• Report vehicle mechanical issues promptly to appropriate department for maintenance.
• Wear proper SCI‑approved uniform attire, including airport ID, steel‑toe boots, and safety vest.
• Obey all rules of the road and yield to passenger traffic inside terminal areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised and manage one's own time.
• High degree of integrity and self‑discipline.
• Dedication to internal and external customer service.
• Motivate, develop, and coordinate with other employees.
• Maintain an enthusiastic and positive “Can Do” attitude fostering teamwork and unity.
• Stay poised and professional in high‑pressure situations.
• Apply appropriate level of workplace flexibility.
• Monitor and assess performance to improve or take corrective action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior driving experience – 2+ years.
• Prior physical labor position – 4+ years.
• General knowledge of vended service products preferred.
• Smartphone proficient.

Certifications / Licenses

• Ability to obtain Airport Badge is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Physicial Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Push/pull 75 lbs to move 15 carts simultaneously.
• Walk, stand, or sit for duration of shift.
• Lift above head, bend, stoop.