Ramp Agent (ARJ)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures a safe work environment by following all ATS rules and regulations regarding the work place.
• Marshals inbound aircraft into the ramp area of the assigned gate.
• Unloads passenger baggage, cargo and mail from aircraft bins while plane is parked at the gate on to bag carts.
• Delivers loaded bag carts using tugs to bag room and unloads bag cars on to conveyor belt which will bring the bags to the carousals for passenger pick up.
• Delivers bag carts of mail to airport post office and picks up loaded carts for out going flights.
• Delivers bag carts of cargo to the cargo area and picks up loaded carts for out going flights.
• Serves aircraft lavatories.
• Serviced aircraft water tanks to ensure there is enough drinking water on the plane.
• Stocks aircraft with needed supplies for lavatories or galleys.
• Loads bag carts in the bag room with baggage from the ticket counter for outgoing flights and delivers them to the aircraft.
• Loads passenger baggage, cargo, and mail into aircraft bins while plane is parked at the gate from bag carts.
• Pushes back outbound aircraft out of the gate area.
• Tows aircraft to remote areas at the airport if there are too many aircraft on the ground and not enough gate space.
• Performs FOD walks in the ramp area between flights.
• Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights.
• Performs assigned administrative duties on a voluntary basis (e.g. GSE fluid inspections and appearance, FOD walks, washing equipment, and removing trash from the ramp area).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, License, and/or Certification: Must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Skills and/or Abilities: Ability to speak and understand Spanish / English. Requires flexibility to work additional hours beyond the regular shift, on short notice, and as needed during irregular operations. Must be able to obtain a SIDA Badge from the airport. Must have schedule flexibility for the weekend, holiday, and night shifts. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds in confined spaces. Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push, and pull for extended periods of time. Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment.