Motive Equipment Operator

Job Description

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Motive Equipment Operator to join our Facilities team in Renton and Everett, Washington. As a Motive Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating various vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, industrial trucks and tractors, to support our manufacturing and logistics operations. You must possess a valid state driver’s license to excel in this role. Your responsibilities will include loading, unloading and transporting materials while ensuring that all tasks comply with safety and quality standards.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail‑oriented, possess strong technical skills and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

• Receive assignments from the dispatcher via radio or tablet for efficient task management.
• Operate motive power vehicles, including forklifts, industrial trucks and tractors, to load, unload, move, position and align parts, equipment, scaffolding, jacks, generators, tools and materials.
• Manually pick, sort, load and unload small packages, measuring up to ten feet in length and weighing up to thirty‑five pounds, onto trucks, trailers or dollies.
• Secure loads effectively using tarps, covers, slings, cables and ropes to ensure safe transportation.
• Operate a small cargo truck to deliver packages throughout the site, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Utilize a tractor for transporting loose freight, running shuttle routes for materials and garbage pickup, and moving aircraft components using tow bars and wheel chocks.
• Ride in the cockpit and operate brakes as necessary while the airplane is being towed, using motorized equipment to move scaffolding, jacks and generators to and from airplanes.
• Assess safe load requirements, including weight and size, prior to lifting with a forklift to avoid exceeding equipment capacity.
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring proper handling and organization of materials and check materials against shipping records to obtain receipts.
• Couple and uncouple associated equipment as necessary to facilitate deliveries and handle tow bars and chock wheels for towing operations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily safety and mechanical inspections, including checking fuel, oil and water levels and refueling as necessary.
• Inspect vehicles for physical damage and report any issues to ensure safe working conditions, completing a pre‑use inspection checklist.
• Use a sweeper to clean various areas within the factory and field positions as required.
• Keep a constant check on all airplanes stored on outside ramps for security, ensuring tie‑down ropes are secure, cowl lines are intact, windows are closed and controls are locked.
• Perform liaison duties between the Transportation Department and Maintenance or other shop sections, transporting equipment in need of repair to and from the maintenance garage.

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10‑15 lbs to 15‑35 lbs.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching and squatting.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents and coolants.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate is required to provide support to other locations based on business needs and will be required to work…