(RIC) Part-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off

Discounted travel for family

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

United Ground Express at Richmond International Airport is seeking a Ground Support Associate to load and unload baggage and cargo, operate ground equipment, and prepare aircraft for the next flight. You will work with flight crews, read load sheets, and follow FAA rules in all weather conditions.

This on-site role supports operations across shifts, including nights and weekends. Ideal candidates are physically fit, possess a valid US driver's license with a clean record, and can obtain required

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Fingerprint clearance, airport badge and background check may be required.
• Pre-employment screenings including drug, hearing and vision checks.
• Able to work day or night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes or cargo up to 70 lbs throughout shift.
• Push/pull carts; load/unload equipment and cargo.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying items.
• Read and interpret load sheets, baggage tags and cargo labels.
• Operate ground equipment like tugs and belt loaders.
• Clean aircraft interiors and service lavatories as needed.
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight.
• Comply with United and FAA regulations and policies.
• Communicate with coworkers or flight crew via radio devices.
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Skills

Lifting 70 lbs

Airfield ops safety

Radio communications

Computer literacy

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 benefits
• Competitive wages
• Earned Paid Time off
• Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
• Career advancement opportunities

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 qualification RIC Richmond International Airport Richmond Virginia

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$15.00