CDL Driver

Job Description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

Comprehensive FREE Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

As a CDL Driver at dnata Catering, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of catering trucks and other company vehicles. This role is essential to ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of aviation catering services. You will represent dnata with a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach when interacting with clients within the aviation industry. In addition to driving duties, you may assist with loading and unloading catering supplies, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and completing routine vehicle inspections.

Strong attention to detail, strict adherence to safety regulations, and effective route navigation are critical to supporting the overall success of our catering operations

You Will:

• Load and unload all carts, trash, and items to be laundered to and from catering truck to designated aircraft in a safe and efficient manner.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members.
• Coordinate with flight crew while maintaining positive customer relations.
• Perform all duties safely to prevent injury to self and others.
• Provide professional service to airline customers at all times.
• Ensure all flights are catered accurately and within required time frames.
• Adhere to all HACCP, GMP, and sanitation policies to ensure proper food handling.
• Follow all Ramp Safety policies and procedures, including wearing required safety vests while on the airfield.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, with at least one (1) year of driving experience.
• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or airline catering environment preferred.

Requirements & Skills

• Ability to meet all requirements necessary to obtain a Port  accordance with TSA regulations, including 49 CFR §.
• Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Reliable, with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, and maneuver heavy objects, including racks and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to working safely to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk;…