Seasonal Baggage Room Technician- $24.87+ & $3000 bonus!

Eagle County Government; Vail (CO); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing available

End-of-season bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Eagle County Government is hiring Baggage Room Techs for the baggage handling system at the airport. You will respond to jams, load luggage up to 60 pounds, and work with TSA to ensure proper bag alignment to minimize issues.

The role requires physical work, safety awareness, and the ability to operate in early morning and weekend shifts. Seasonal employment with potential housing options may be available.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of physical work experience involving heavy lifting and carrying.
• 1 year of airport experience.

Responsabilidades

• Responds to baggage tie-ups/jams (30%).
• Load, unload, and position baggage up to 60 pounds.
• Handles all luggage with care.
• Works with TSA to ensure bags are aligned properly on the baggage system to limit potential jams and out-of-gauge bags. Monitors baggage system and responds/resets as needed.
• Keeps the baggage system clean and maintains baggage areas.
• Develops and maintains relationships with airport staff, tenants, concessionaires, and airport users.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports unsafe conditions.
• Serves the community by supporting Eagle County Government goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Heavy lifting

Airport experience

Problem-solving

Mechanical systems

Safety awareness

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Hiring Hourly Range: $24.87-$26.20 & $3000 bonus!

The Baggage Room Techs resolve baggage handling system issues, malfunctions, and jams within the baggage handling system (Bagland area). Staff will be loading/unloading/positioning luggage up to 60 lbs onto the conveyor belt and resetting the baggage system as necessary.

The start of the season will be December 1st, 2026, and the end of the season will be April 10th, 2027, depending on business needs.

We Have Four Openings

• Two AM shifts: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Two PM shifts: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

We will need coverage for AM/PM shifts from Thursday to Monday and Saturday to Wednesday. The schedule is subject to change based on flight times.

$3000 Bonus: $1500 Bonus paid at the end of January & up to $1500 end-of-season bonus based on performance, attitude, and attendance.

• Housing/ Camper Pads may be available. If interested in housing, please inquire during the interview process.

Have questions about joining our team? Check out our FAQ for all the details.

Essential Functions

• Responds to baggage tie-ups/jams (30%)
• Load, unload, and position baggage up to 60 pounds.
• Handles all luggage with care.
• Works with TSA to ensure bags are aligned properly on the baggage system to limit potential jams and out-of-gauge bags. (15%) Monitors baggage system and responds/resets as the situation requires (15%)
• Keeps the baggage system clean and maintains baggage areas (15%)
• Develops and maintains beneficial relationships with airport staff, tenants, concessionaires, and airport users. (5%)
• Observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials safely and reports potentially unsafe conditions. (5%)
• Serves the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Work Experience

• 1 year of physical work experience involving heavy lifting and carrying.
• 1 year of airport experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must successfully pass a 10-year background criminal history records check in accordance with TSR, Part 1542 and maintain eligibility for FAA and TSA-mandated security clearance requirements.
• Heavy lifting/carrying experience
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience with mechanical systems
• Maintains a professional attitude and focus under pressure
• Follows verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality for security matters
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, tenants, other governmental agencies and departments, community, airport users, and the traveling public.
• Ability to exert up to 60+ pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently; reaching, extending hands in any direction; handling, seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s); fingering, picking and pinching with fingers.
• Some heavy lifting of objects up to 70 lbs.
• Flexibility is necessary to bend, stoop, kneel or otherwise move around while accomplishing various maintenance tasks.
• Hear normal conversational tones and a wide variety of tones associated with equipment and emergency alerts.
• Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Climb ladders and work in small, tight areas.
• Work independently, staying alert throughout the day.

Culture & Benefits

A career with Eagle County Government impacts and enriches the lives of our community members by following our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All. With nearly 500 amazing employees, Eagle County is a progressive and values-driven organization located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a small-town community are attracted to Eagle County for its amazing lifestyle. Although we are best known for our world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and outdoor activities, it is really the people that make our valley so great!

Benefits For Seasonal Employees

• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal training’s)
• Tuition discount program
• As a certified healthy workplace our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.