Baggage System Technician

Pittsburgh International Airport; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

HRA offset

Job summary

Pittsburgh International Airport is seeking a Baggage System Technician to support baggage handling operations, including lift operation, jam clearance, and cargo movement. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to ACAA guidelines, and collaboration with Airline Services teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and personal protective footwear. Applicants should be prepared to work in a 24/7 environment with rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current PA Class C driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Must provide PPE footwear (safety shoes).

Responsibilities

• Operate scissor lift platform.
• Clear baggage jams and load baggage into conveyors as directed.
• Identify airline property via IATA barcodes.
• Move baggage as directed and monitor for faults.
• Maintain cleanliness in Airline Services areas and related spaces.
• Assist Airline Service trades and support safety programs.

Skills

Scissor lift operation

IATA barcode ID

Safety guidelines adherence

Teamwork

Ethics & integrity

Hazards awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Here Is How The Baggage System Technician Will Help

• Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
• Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
• Operate scissor lift platform equipment.
• Clear baggage jams.
• Identify airline sponsored property via IATA bar code tags.
• Move baggage when directed.
• Load baggage into conveyor systems when required.
• Empty all trash receptacles in the Airline Services area.
• Clean all area associated with the transference of airline baggage.
• Clean Airline Service shop areas.
• Manually assign baggage within the conveyor systems.
• Monitor and "call out" baggage system faults.
• Understand the use and demonstrate the ability to use an "ACAA required" lockout/tagout program.
• Wash Airline Service vehicles, interior and exterior.
• Clean the exit windows of the automatic tag reader laser heads.
• Assists Airline Service trades.
• Works with a high degree of responsibility and awareness for the safety practices and standards of an international airport in these and other similar types of tasks.
• Performs other related work as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Baggage System Technician are:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to obtain the same.
• Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes).

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, and materials of the airline services baggage handler.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
• Considerable ability to work according to standard practices, using the materials and equipment of the occupation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• The ability to operate a scissor lift platform.
• The ability to identify an airline using the IATA barcode designation.
• Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority's Ethics Policy.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance at multiple heights; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in close quarters. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, taste, and/or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, olor vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, aircraft, heavy equipment and vehicles. The employee is exposed to all types of outside weather conditions, is frequently exposed to lights, noise, fuels and chemicals associated with aircraft and heavy equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee may be assigned or scheduled to work all shifts at a 24/7 operation, seven days a week including holidays; pass days will vary. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours to provide assistance during extenuating circumstances.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority's examining physician.

Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Investigation

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring for Our Crew

At ACAA, we've got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

Benefits

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.