Airport Ramp Agent (Avelo) - ROC

Avature; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a dynamic role involving the handling and safeguarding of customer aircraft and baggage. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where safety and efficiency are paramount. As part of this innovative company, you will enjoy flight benefits, competitive pay with daily access to earned wages, and comprehensive medical coverage. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative setting and is ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flight benefits for employee and family

Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Exclusive discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a local resident with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards customers' baggage and air cargo from loss or damage.
• Operates equipment to load and unload passenger baggage and cargo.
• Completes paperwork and enters data into the company's system.

Skills

Effective verbal and radio communication skills

Professional communication and interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
2. Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.
3. Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, or baggage carts in a safe manner.
4. Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure safety.
5. Receives and records customer baggage, airfreight, mail, and company materials as required.
6. Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft, and prepares related records.
7. Operates and/or drives motorized equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.
8. Completes paperwork and forms related to work assignments and enters data into the company's information system as required.
9. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of skills and experience for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• Valid in-state driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Authorization to work in the United States as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Completion of ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security identification.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 70 pounds or more regularly, and lift 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Capability to work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Over one year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and radio communication skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flight benefits, including travel privileges for employee and family.
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Exclusive discounts and wellness programs.

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