Full-Time Truck Driver in Ottawa
Job Description
Drivers Needed!
Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for airlines and railroads. We serve more than 200 million meals a year to our 250-plus customers at more than 100 airport locations around the globe.
We are now hiring for Drivers to work in our flight kitchen located at the Ottawa International Airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement.
A Driver is responsible for loading galley equipment onto a truck, driving the truck to various types of aircraft and loading the equipment. All activities must be accomplished according to customer guidelines and while adhering to safety regulations. The Driver interacts with the airline representatives at the aircraft, therefore must be customer service oriented.
Job Specific Requirements:
Current driver’s license
Diver’s Air-side license (DA)
AVOP Security Pass
Clean driving record
Some locations may require a Customs Seal from local airport authority
Our Employees Must Be Able to:
Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
Work overtime when required
Arrive to work on-time
Pass a criminal background check
Complete paperwork
Communicate by radio to supervisors and dispatchers
Follow directions
Work as a member of a team
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Environmental Requirements:
Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
Majority of duties performed outside in all weather conditions
This is a physically demanding position
Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to seventy-five (75) pounds
Must be able to work at heights up to 20-25 feet
Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time
Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:
Thinking – Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
Engaging – Understanding others, team leadership, developing people
Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Candidates will be required to go through pre-employment criminal check and/or airport fingerprinting.
Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.gategourmet.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.