Airport Hi-Lift Truck Driver - Full Time!

Star Aviation is Australia's most dedicated ground handling service provider, partnering with 19 airlines across 9 airports Australia-wide. We pride ourselves on being big enough to manage, yet small enough to care!

The High Lift Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of Star’s Ground Service Equipment (GSE), as well as a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to driving of trucks, vehicle maintenance and assisting with cabin cleaning and linen/stock deliveries.

Service Delivery

• Prepare and manoeuvre the vehicle for airside use, marshalling the truck alongside the aircraft, driving of hi-lift trucks
• Loading and unloading of stock and assisting with the delivery and transport of linen on and off the truck when attached to the aircraft
• Sorting of items allocated to the truck (for collection and/or delivery)
• Conduct regular checks on the vehicle for compliance and refuelling of vehicles
• Maintain procedures and practices which contribute to the safety of airside traffic and operations
• Deliver Cabin Cleaning services on behalf of Star Aviation customers in accordance the airline procedures under the direction of a Team Leader/s, ensuring compliance and safety regulations are met to the highest standards at all times
• Represent both the Airline and Star to the highest level ensuring customer satisfaction
• Work either alone or as part of a team
• Actively participate in undertaking duties in a safe, professional manner
• Ensure at all times you act in accordance with Star Aviation guidelines and appropriate and professional standards
• Report all incidents as per procedure/s
• Other reasonable duties as directed

Collection of Deliveries, Linen and/or Stock

• Carry out collections and deliveries of off/on airport with suppliers as directed by your Manager
• Ensure to collect deliveries in a safe and timely manner
• Reconcile and ensure deliveries collected are accurate and if there are any discrepancies, you must immediately notify your Manager.

Management of GSE

• Ensure the safe and secure operation of all equipment
• Report equipment malfunction to your Manager as per procedure
• Where qualified, operate Ground Service equipment (GSE) in accordance with correct procedures

Essential:

• A valid provisional or full driver license.
• A Medium Ridge Licence or Heavy Ridge Licence
• Working rights in Australia 
• Full availability to work a rotating roster from 0400-2400

Desired:

• A valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), or the ability to successfully obtain one.
• A valid authority to Drive Airside Card (ADA), or the ability to successfully obtain one.

Skills

• Competent in the operational requirements of High Lift Truck Driving
• Competent in the operational requirements of Aircraft Doors
• Competent in the operational requirements of Cabin Cleaning
• Understanding of the Aviation Industry
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Working in a high pressure environment and to strict timelines
• Customer focus to deliver exceptional service
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Able to work well in a fast paced team environment
• Awareness of EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Harassment legislation
• Health and Safety Training
• Manual Handling procedures
• Capable of Incident Report writing, in plain and clear English