(BTV) Part-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express, Inc.; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Discounted travel

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. at Burlington International Airport is seeking a ground handler to load/unload baggage and cargo, operate ground equipment, and prepare aircraft for departures.

You will work outdoors in all weather and must lift up to 70 lbs as part of daily tasks. Requirements include being at least 18, having a valid state driver’s license, and obtaining airport credentials with fingerprint clearance and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid state driver's license with clean record.
• Must obtain airport credentials including fingerprint clearance and badging.
• Complete pre-employment checks (drug screen, hearing and vision).
• Able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays; may require overtime.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must lift/carry bags up to 70 lbs repeatedly.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo up to 70 lbs.
• Push/pull carts during loading/unloading.
• Read and interpret load sheets and baggage tags.
• Operate ground equipment such as tugs and belt loaders.
• Work outdoors in all temperatures.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and United regulations.
• Communicate with co-workers or flight crew via radio.

Job description

Airport

BTV BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$20.00

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
• Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Qualifications and minimum requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
• Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
• Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Able to perform a variety of physical activities including ushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended,expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)

What we provide

• Competitive wages
• Earned Paid Time off
• Discounted travel for you and your immediate family

United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).

ADA Specifications

• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

United Ground Express, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants needing assistance with an application should email us at [e-mail] .

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