Ground Operations Agent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct duties and activities of Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) agents.
• Interface with supervisors, leads and all departments to ensure that service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service.
• Ensure that all company safety rules (including dangerous goods handling and awareness) are being adhered to.
• Report safety hazards and incidents to supervisor.
• Perform functions of a Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) Agent, must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to stay for irregular operations.
• Schedule based upon operational need and seniority.
• Assign employees to work specific job functions as needed.
• Provide information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements.
• Ensure FAA, Allegiant Air and airport regulations are followed.
• Assist Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need assistance in boarding.
• Load and unload baggage and co-mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and applicable airport baggage areas.
• Marshal in the planes and push back the aircraft.
• Operate heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, push-back tractors, deicers, etc.
• Lead by example and motivate team members.
• Cookery and provide training and ensure training requirements are met for all employees, i.e., new hires, recurrent, supplemental and local training issues.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year Customer Service experience, airline industry experience.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Preferred Requirements

• Allegiant Customer Service and Ground Operations procedures, basic computer skills, general knowledge of office equipment.
• People oriented, highly motivated with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Communicate with internal and external customers with professionalism and integrity.
• Well groomed and adhere to dress code policy.
• Able to work efficiently under time constraints.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• At least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to receive and understand instructions, directives, and ensure safety, as well as the ability to interact with customers, is a requirement of the job.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and use hands and fingers to operate various types of tools and equipment (i.e. hand trucks, carts, ramps, tugs, etc.).
• May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 300 lbs.
• May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the role.
• Exposure to heights, small spaces, extreme noise (i.e. airport with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations.
• Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to crawl in and out of small spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear.
• Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time