Freight/Dock Hand

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 the 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