Ramp Agent / Part-Time

Menzies Aviation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is hiring part-time Ramp Agents in Austin to manage the loading and unloading of cargo at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. This role offers competitive pay at $19.00/hour with flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and full benefits for full-time staff. If you thrive in a supportive team environment and meet the physical demands, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance for full-time employees

Paid training

Uniform provided

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload luggage, freight, and cargo.
• Operate small commercial vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Ability to lift and move 70 lbs

Flexibility to work shifts

Team collaboration

Proficient in English

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking Part-Time Ramp Agents!!!

• Location: Austin Bergstrom International Airport
• Rate of Pay: $19.00 an hour
• Schedule: Part-time 20 to 25 hours a week Schedules are given by seniority. Must have flexible schedule to work different hours and weekends.
• REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License & Social Security card.

What You'll Do:

The Ramp Agent will be responsible for loading and unloading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling.

Primary Accountabilities and Duties:

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking, and kneeling in small confined locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security, and all government statutory requirements.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Comply with Company uniform standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Earn more:competitive compensation starting at $19.00 per hour.
• Full Benefits:paid time off and health insurance for all full-time employees
• Professional growth:Menzies offer career growth opportunities.
• Team environment:a fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture
• Equal opportunity employer:Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass drug testing.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass FBI background check and obtain Airport security badge.
• Prior Ramp experience preferable
• $19.00/hour
• Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Training
• Uniform Provided

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

EEO Statement

Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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