(RIC) Full-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time off

Discounted travel for you and your IMD

Job summary

United Ground Express in Richmond, VA is seeking a Ground Service Agent to lift baggage, load cargo, and prepare aircraft for departure. You will push/pull carts, operate ground equipment, and clean aircraft interiors while following safety rules.

The role requires reading load sheets and baggage tags, working all shifts including nights, and obtaining required airport credentials. You will work outdoors in all weather and must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Available to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs throughout the shift.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs and belt loaders as needed.
• Clean aircraft interior and service lavatories.
• Read and interpret load sheets and baggage tags.
• Prepare and secure aircraft for the next flight.
• Use radios to communicate with crew and teammates.
• Ensure compliance with United, TSA, DOT and FAA regulations.
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Skills

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Reading English

Shift flexibility

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer data entry

Job description

• 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


• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew


• Ensure compliance with United, TSA, DOT and FAA regulations and policies


• 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 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

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.

RIC Richmond International Airport Virginia

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] .