Ground/Ramp Service Agent

About the role

The Ground Service Agent works in a fast-paced environment performing activities related to working on the airport ramp and keeping flights running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload luggage and cargo, transporting to various airport locations.
• Distribute all paperwork to flight crews including fuel slips, load plans, cargo manifests and flight releases.
• Marshal and push back aircraft.
• Prepare weight and balance forms and ensure load integrity by inputting accurate commodity codes and weights into a data entry system.
• Service aircraft as necessary to include lavatory, potable water, aircraft grooming, deicing and security searches.
• Operate and/or drive multiple types of equipment, such as belt-loaders, tugs, air-start units, bag carts, lavatory carts and deice trucks.
• Execute aircraft tow operations if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Able to perform basic mathematics.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Able to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Able to obtain airport security clearance.
• Able to communicate in English, high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Benefits

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Pay

Starting Rate: USD $19.10/Hr.

Schedule

Part-Time

Location

Portland, OR - Airport