Equipment Operator
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About the Role
dnata is hiring a Light Bus Driver (Equipment Operator) to operate standard motorized and technical equipment, support airport operations, and handle baggage and cargo. The role requires a high school degree, 1-2 years of ground support equipment experience, a UAE driving license, and basic communication skills.
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Responsibilities
- Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures
- Operate and inspect Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in accordance with training and operating manuals
- Support airside operations by sorting, loading, and unloading baggage and cargo
- Ensure safe marshalling and movement of vehicles and equipment around aircraft
- Position, organize, retrieve, store, and transfer dollies, trolleys, ULDs, baggage, cargo, and associated documentation
- Perform ramp operations, including safe loading and unloading of aircraft in line with load plans
- Provide passenger ambulance handling support and assist with equipment management activities
Requirements
- High School degree (Minimum of 10 years of schooling required)
- 1 2 years of experience in Ground Support Equipment and on job training / Bus Driving Experience
- Must have a UAE Driving license
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Safety Awareness, Human Factors (HFT), Dangerous Goods Training (DGT)
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Job Purpose
- dnata is one of the world's largest air and travel service providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries.
- As a Light Bus Driver (Equipment Operator) you will operate standard motorised and diverse technical equipment in a safe and efficient manner to support dnata Airport Operations and Customers' requirements.
In this role, you will
- Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment and reporting any safety concerns to the relevant supervisor.
- Follow departmental procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and daily operational requirements at all times.
- Operate and inspect Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in accordance with training, operating manuals, and assigned responsibilities, ensuring equipment remains safe and serviceable.
- Support airside operations by sorting, loading, and unloading baggage and cargo, including both bulk and unitised loads, across aircraft, ULDs, vehicles, and operational systems.
- Ensure the safe marshalling and movement of vehicles and equipment around aircraft and within busy operational areas.
- Position, organise, retrieve, store, and transfer dollies, trolleys, ULDs, baggage, cargo, and associated documentation to support operational requirements.
- Perform ramp operations, including the safe loading and unloading of aircraft in line with load plans to support efficient aircraft turnaround.
- Provide passenger ambulance handling support and assist with equipment management activities, including defect reporting, maintenance coordination, servicing prioritisation, and the return of equipment to operations.
Qualification
- Must hold a High School degree (Minimum of 10 years of schooling required)
- Must have 1 2 years of experience in Ground Support Equipment and on job training / Bus Driving Experience
- Must have a UAE Driving license
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Safety Awareness, Human Factors (HFT), Dangerous Goods Training (DGT)
Salary & benefits
- Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world.
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