Ramp Agent

Ramp Agents

Job Summary
Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

• Expected pay rate: $19/hr
• Open Availability: Work 3 days on weekdays and 2 days on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Languages skills
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

Qualifications

• Must be able to comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms)
• Knowledge of airport operations and safety protocols
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Attractive pay rate of $19/hr
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to work globally

Pay

• $19/hr

Schedule

• Work 3 days on weekdays and 2 days on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)

About the Role

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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