Ramp Agent

The Ramp Agent is responsible for marshaling aircraft in and out of the gate, operating GSE, loading, unloading and sorting freight, mail and baggage in a safe manner while also achieving on-time departures and arrivals.Responsibilities Marshals aircraft on the ramp including directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircrafts in accordance with safety policy and proceduresPerforms wing walker duties to protect the aircraft wing from equipment in the path of pushback and maintains visual contact with the pushback driver to alert the driver of any dangerLifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner and within specific time constraintsMaintains safety and security of the ramp at all times and complies with safety procedures and policiesDrives/operates ramp equipment including but not limited to bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors and water and lavatory servicing vehicles in a safe mannerReads and verifies the city and flight number for every bag to ensure correct loading of customer bagsWork in the baggage make-up area and prioritize baggage load for delivery to the proper aircraft for loadingSafeguards customers' baggage from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destructionOther duties as assignedQualifications High School diploma or GED preferredStrong work ethicAbility to work in a team-oriented environmentAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checkFlexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. If the flight you are working is delayed past your scheduled shift time, you are required to stay until all job responsibilities are completedMust be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfacesMust be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periodsMust be able to work in cramped or high placesMust be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairsSubject to non-DOT drug and/or alcohol testingValid driver's licensePaid Time OffProfit SharingFree Parking401kLife InsuranceMedical, Dental and Vision Coverage, HSAEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel benefits when requested and approved#J-18808-Ljbffr

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