(FAR) Part-Time Cross-Utilized Agent

United Ground Express; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Discounted travel for you and your IMD

Job summary

United Ground Express is seeking an airport operations associate at Hector International Airport in North Dakota. You will greet passengers, assist with check-in and ticketing, and rebook itineraries while ensuring accurate passenger data and on-time flights.

You will handle baggage, operate reservation systems, and resolve issues during disruptions in accordance with company policies. The role requires mobility, radio communication, and adherence to FAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass background checks and fingerprinting.
• Availability for day, night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required.
• Able to read, write and understand English; able to use radio devices to communicate.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Greet passengers and provide a seamless check-in and ticketing experience.
• Use reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, and collect applicable fees.
• Ensure passenger information is accurate and flights depart on time.
• Assist passengers with issues during flight interruptions in line with company policies.
• May assist in the Baggage Service Office to track baggage location and answer questions.
• Operate computers, mobile devices, and new technologies.
• Lift and handle baggage weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Communicate with coworkers or flight crew via radio devices.
• Comply with United and FAA regulations and policies.
• Prepare aircraft for next flight and perform exterior interior tasks.
• Drive ground equipment as needed and service aircraft lavatories.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Baggage handling

English fluency

Job description

• Greeting passengers and providing a seamless check-in and ticketing experience
• Use appropriate reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, calculate and collect any appropriate fees
• Ensure passenger information is processed accurately and flights are sent out on time
• Listen to passengers and resolve their issues in accordance with company policies and procedures as a result of flight interruptions
• May work in the Baggage Service Office to track the location of baggage and handle passenger questions
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
• Maintaining composure while managing customer challenges
• Read and interpret checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
• 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
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Qualifications and minimum requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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 Pushing, 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

FAR Hector International Airport, North Dakota

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.