Freight/Dock Hand

Job Summary:

Freight/Dock employees are responsible for the pickup and delivery of mail daily. Transference of mail/freight to and from aircraft. Assisting with the loading and unloading of aircraft. The fueling/handling of aircraft. Cleaning/maintaining of aircraft. Maintaining freight equipment. Keeping work areas clean/organized. Other tasks as needed or requested.

APPLICANTS MUST CLEAR A PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

· Pick up mail from Post Office

· Sort mail and deliver to proper aircraft as determined by dispatch

· Help launch aircraft

· Assist in loading and unloading aircraft

· Acceptance of freight and proper storage

· Ability to identify and properly handle hazardous material

· Assist in the fueling of aircraft

· Assist in the pumping of aircraft floats, cleaning of aircraft, and ramping of aircraft

· Assure aircraft are secured when docked

· Make repairs to dock, carts, mail van as needed or instructed

· Keep freight room, docks, mail van and building areas clean

· Assist pilots in docking / turning out aircraft

· Maintain radio contact with dispatch at all times

· Have freight carts on dock when aircraft return to expedite turn around

· Make sure docks, ramps and ropes are in good condition

· Empty trash cans: docks, building daily

· At end of day make sure carts and freight items are brought off dock and properly stored. Mail van is fueled, locked and key left in appropriate location

· Check with Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, or Chief Pilot for projects to fill in gaps between flights or during weather delays

· Keep grounds and facilities in a clean and professional condition

· Report any and all hazards or safety concerns to a supervisor as soon as possible

· Duties are not limited to the ones above, effort on the employees part to recognize things needing to be done and accomplishing them is also the employees responsibility.

Minimum Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Possess or obtain DOT medical

· Valid drivers license and clean driving record

· No criminal convictions

· Minimum 21 years old

Physical Abilities Required:

· Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

· Able to lift / move heavy items 

· Work in inclement weather

· Clean / neat appearance

· Work well with others

· Punctual

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Employees are subject to random and post accident drug testing.