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.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability 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

• 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
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Skills

Ability 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.

Benefits

• Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs
• Tuition assistance

Pay

Starting Rate USD $19.10/Hr.

Schedule

Part-Time

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Apply by

7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/27/2026

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Portland, OR - Airport