Air Cargo Ramp Agent- IAD

About the role

Join our Worldwide Flight Services and Oxford family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas
• Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers with/to aircraft
• Drive vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment
• Position vehicle up to aircraft requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors (red, green, and yellow)
• Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area
• Read “off-load” sheets to determine destination of cargo
• While performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engage in proper specific ground-to-cockpit communication
• Pull water hose from stationary cabinet and connect to aircraft
• Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40 lb. KVA electric cable to/from aircraft
• De-ice aircraft at heights of up to 20–80 ft., lifting and holding nose, spray exterior of wings and fuselage with glycol
• Clean and service cabin interiors, including cockpit and lavatories; drain lavatories; check, handle, assemble, remove and install passenger service cabin furnishings and supplies
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities with or without powered equipment
• Assist in monitoring security of facility; report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program
• Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations

Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully communicate with others

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a high-noise level environment
• Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt
• Perform functions in variable weather conditions and environmental conditions, i.e., jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise

Schedule

Part-Time, 2:30 AM to 8:30 AM Tuesday to Friday; Saturdays mandatory

Pay

Hourly $20.00

Benefits

• Access pay in advance via DailyPay app
• On-the-spot awards through Awardco platform including gift cards
• Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping and more
• Wellness programs offered to all employees
• 401k program offered
• Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers