Taquan Air Cargo
Freight/Dock Hand
$18.00 - $20.00 / hour
Apply NowFreight / 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