Ramp Agent

Summary

Marshall aircraft upon arrival and departureLoad and unload cargo on and off aircraftSafely drive and operate ground support equipment, including belt loaders and tugs, to transport cargo between the terminal, warehouse, and aircraftPerform ground service functions, including connecting/removing ground power and ground start units and water servicePerform aircraft pushback, wing walking, and related guide man functionsMaintain a secure work environmentSupport the timely delivery of cargo, luggage, and business-to-customer shipments while contributing to on-time flightsRequirements High school diploma or GED equivalentAbility to lift and handle heavy baggage and cargo up to 50 lbs or moreValid driver's license maintained throughout employmentStrong communication skills for coordinating with team members and flight crewsFlexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nightsBasic mechanical aptitude for operating ground support equipmentAbility to pass background checks and comply with airport security regulationsAttention to detail and commitment to safety protocolsFluency in reading, writing, and speaking EnglishAbility to join the Transport Workers Union and pay union dues under the collective bargaining agreementAbility to lift, push, and pull cargo up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbsAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and remain on feet for extended periodsAbility to work in varying weather conditions, noisy environments, and confined spacesClear vision and hearingManual dexterity for handling documents, operating computers, and using two-way radiosPreferred: Previous aviation or ground handling experiencePreferred: Familiarity with aircraft types and airport layoutPreferred: Knowledge of airport safety regulations and protocolsPreferred: Experience operating tugs, belt loaders, and forkliftsPreferred: Basic computer skills and scheduling systems experienceCore Competencies Demonstrates strong operational capabilities in aircraft marshalling, cargo handling, and ground support equipment operation while adhering to safety protocols and airport regulations. Possesses effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and flight crews in a dynamic environment.Highest-signal resume keywords Aircraft MarshallingGround Support Equipment OperationCargo HandlingSafety Protocols ComplianceStrong communication SkillsATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Aircraft PushbackBelt Loader OperationTug OperationForklift OperationBasic Mechanical AptitudeAbility to Lift 50 lbsAbility to Lift 75 lbsAttention to DetailManual DexterityBasic Computer SkillsSoft Skills Strong Communication SkillsFlexibilityAttention to DetailCertifications & Qualifications Valid Driver's LicenseAbility to Join Transport Workers UnionIndustry Keywords Airport Safety RegulationsAviation ExperienceGround Handling ExperienceCargo TransportationAirport Layout FamiliarityTools & Technologies Ground Power UnitsGround Start UnitsTwo-Way Radios#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Marshall aircraft upon arrival and departureLoad and unload cargo on and off aircraftSafely drive and operate ground support equipment, including belt loaders and tugs, to transport cargo between the terminal, warehouse, and aircraftPerform ground service functions, including connecting/removing ground power and ground start units and water servicePerform aircraft pushback, wing walking, and related guide man functionsMaintain a secure work environmentSupport the timely delivery of cargo, luggage, and business-to-customer shipments while contributing to on-time flightsRequirements High school diploma or GED equivalentAbility to lift and handle heavy baggage and cargo up to 50 lbs or moreValid driver's license maintained throughout employmentStrong communication skills for coordinating with team members and flight crewsFlexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nightsBasic mechanical aptitude for operating ground support equipmentAbility to pass background checks and comply with airport security regulationsAttention to detail and commitment to safety protocolsFluency in reading, writing, and speaking EnglishAbility to join the Transport Workers Union and pay union dues under the collective bargaining agreementAbility to lift, push, and pull cargo up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbsAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and remain on feet for extended periodsAbility to work in varying weather conditions, noisy environments, and confined spacesClear vision and hearingManual dexterity for handling documents, operating computers, and using two-way radiosPreferred: Previous aviation or ground handling experiencePreferred: Familiarity with aircraft types and airport layoutPreferred: Knowledge of airport safety regulations and protocolsPreferred: Experience operating tugs, belt loaders, and forkliftsPreferred: Basic computer skills and scheduling systems experienceCore Competencies Demonstrates strong operational capabilities in aircraft marshalling, cargo handling, and ground support equipment operation while adhering to safety protocols and airport regulations. Possesses effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and flight crews in a dynamic environment.Highest-signal resume keywords Aircraft MarshallingGround Support Equipment OperationCargo HandlingSafety Protocols ComplianceStrong communication SkillsATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Aircraft PushbackBelt Loader OperationTug OperationForklift OperationBasic Mechanical AptitudeAbility to Lift 50 lbsAbility to Lift 75 lbsAttention to DetailManual DexterityBasic Computer SkillsSoft Skills Strong Communication SkillsFlexibilityAttention to DetailCertifications & Qualifications Valid Driver's LicenseAbility to Join Transport Workers UnionIndustry Keywords Airport Safety RegulationsAviation ExperienceGround Handling ExperienceCargo TransportationAirport Layout FamiliarityTools & Technologies Ground Power UnitsGround Start UnitsTwo-Way Radios#J-18808-Ljbffr