Ramp Services Agent ($19.13/h) YOW

Swissport International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs)

Free parking

Uniform

Job summary

Swissport International is hiring ramp agents to perform under-wing ground handling tasks, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling aircraft, and servicing aircraft between arrivals and departures.

You will work in varied shifts, endure weather conditions, and ensure safety while delivering reliable service to customers. Competitive pay, paid training, and benefits are offered, with uniform and parking provided.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and across varied shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo.
• Unload wheelchairs and strollers to designated areas.
• Deliver luggage to claim area and conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to recipients.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, loaders, tugs, etc.).
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Comply with security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good English communication

Ability to work in inclement weather

Flexible to shifts

Excellent health & safety awareness

Lift up to 70 lbs

Job description

About us

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

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, marshaling, water, and lavatory servicing.

Your activities

• 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 them to the designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload it onto the conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment including 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 the gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of it 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

Your profile

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

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs, etc.)
• Free parking
• Uniform

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

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

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