What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ramp Service Employee - Full-Time position at United Airlines?
Description
Airport Operations - Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler
Starting pay of $19.75 per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:
The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed:
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Comfortable with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
- Able to stand, walk, and handle baggage for an eight-hour shift
- Able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to communicate with other departments and flight crews
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, with a good driving record
- Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
- Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances
- Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
- When necessary, based on the needs of the operation, you will be required to work mandatory overtime.
- Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces, including lifting up to 70lbs.
- Ability to obtain required training certifications, perform safety checks, and successfully complete all required job functions, including but not limited to operating and driving equipment, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, interpreting load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels
- Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels
- Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, except for military duty or government-approved exceptions
- Successful completion of interview and assessment required to meet job qualifications
- Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
- Ability to meet our uniform, and appearance standards
- Must be willing and able to work 100% on-site
We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to JobAccommodations@united.com.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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