E - Ramp Sanitation Operator

Position:  Ramp Sanitation Operator 

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. is a 100% minority owned, Chicago corporation with an emphasis on janitorial and facility maintenance services. We create teams of trustworthy, customer focused and diverse people that care about the facility they work in. The quality of the services we provide and our commitment to unsurpassed customer service has helped us become one of the nation’s premiere Minority Janitorial Contractors. 

Job Description:  

The ramp sanitation operator is responsible for operating vehicles and must obtain a valid license. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operate & drive 16-foot box truck on ramp at the airport to transport gondolas with trash and recycling 

• Pick up trash from bins and gondolas around the airport 

• Collect gondola equipment and sand spreading equipment 

• Toss recycling materials and trash into large bins or compactors 

• Clean specified areas with cleaning equipment 

• Pick up janitorial supplies for delivery to site 

• Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts 

• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance 

• Report defects, accidents or violations 

• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations 

• Occasional power washing 

• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:  

• Applicant must possess valid driver's license, and possess and maintain a good driving record 

• Must complete a training on how to drive on airport ramp 

• Proper understanding of various safety signs, warning lights, and proximity to moving vehicles and aircraft 

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting (75 pounds), pushing, pulling and climbing) 

• Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission 

• General knowledge of mechanics of trucks 

• Must have good listening and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays 

• Ability to work in all weather conditions 

• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers 

Physical Demands:  The ramp sanitations operator position is a physically demanding position. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, lifting heavy objects.  

Management has the exclusive tight to alter the scope of work within the framework of the job description at any time without prior notice. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Diverse Facility Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Diverse Facility Solution’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.