Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent I - PT - Evening & Late Nights (40532)

Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading airport authority as a part-time Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for various aircraft services, including loading and offloading luggage, while operating heavy equipment safely. Ideal candidates must be able to work varied hours and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

Airline flight benefits

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Read, write, and speak English at a basic level.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle luggage and assist customer requests.
• Operate heavy equipment such as baggage tractors.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview

Lehigh Valley Airline Services provides airline ground handling services. Airline Services Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents responsibilities include a broad range of related aircraft services.

Overview

Lehigh Valley Airline Services provides airline ground handling services. Airline Services Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents responsibilities include a broad range of related aircraft services.

Major Responsibilities

• Aircraft towing, marshalling aircraft to and from the gates, lavatory servicing, potable water servicing, aircraft de-icing.
• Aircraft interior cleaning, aircraft & commissary security searches. Stock aircraft and carts with supplies as required.
• Load, offload, and transport luggage to and from the aircraft. Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Properly operate, maintain & fuel heavy, motorized equipment including but not limited to baggage tractors/tugs, belt loaders, push-back tugs, deicing & commissary trucks.
• Ensure ramp area is safe and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• General housekeeping, snow removal, maintaining clean assigned area.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on-time performance.
• Adhere to all Airline, TSA & FAA regulations as well as Authority policies, procedures, and best practices while upholding safety, security, and service.
• Professionally communicate over a two-way radio, cheerfully manage telephone calls.
• Assist customer with luggage and or wheelchair requests.
• Must be available to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to stay late for irregular operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Airline flight benefits (unlimited, free-of-charge*, space-available travel on Allegiant Air as well as two guest passes per month of service).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Read, write, and speak English at a basic comprehensive level. Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of general office equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Successfully pass all Airline & Airport initial and recurrent training.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and in severe weather conditions.
• Successfully pass new hire & random drug screenings.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel and lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient auditory ability and able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 150 decibels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Frequently may be exposed to loud noises, temperature changes, heat, and humidity.
• Position requires working outside and in all weather conditions while exposed to moderate to loud noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type, handle bags, boxes, objects, or controls.
• Employee works near moving mechanical parts and able to move within work area.
• Able to work in inclement weather, including extreme cold and warm temperatures.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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