Ramp Services Agent ($23/h) YYZ

Swissport; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Group benefits

Paid parking

Uniform

Job summary

Swissport in Mississauga is hiring for a dynamic Ramp Agent to provide essential under-wing ground support, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing. You will operate ground support equipment, assist passengers and crew, and ensure safety and security procedures are followed.

The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather and various shifts.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Valid Ontario G class driver's license.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

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 the designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload onto the conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to the 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 the 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.

Skills

Ramp experience

Job description

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

To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water, and lavatory servicing.

Job 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 the designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload onto the conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to the 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 the 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.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario G class drivers license
• Good communication skills
• Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal)
• 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.)
• Paid 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!