(SRQ) Part-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time off

Discounted travel for you and your imm

Immediate family travel discounts

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is hiring at SRQ (Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport) for baggage handlers. The role involves lifting loads up to 70 lbs, assisting with aircraft loading, and operating ground support equipment. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather and communicate effectively in English.

The position offers hourly pay around $18.00 with mandatory overtime potential and benefits such as paid time off. Equal opportunity employer and training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must possess a valid US state driver’s license with clean record.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends/holidays.
• Able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo up to 70 lbs throughout shift.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
• Drive ground support equipment to assist aircraft at gate.
• Clean aircraft interiors and service lavatories.
• Read and interpret load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels.

Skills

18+ years old

Valid US driver’s license

Background check required

Able to lift 70 lbs

Work outdoors in all weather

English literacy

Radio/comms proficiency

Job description

SRQ SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$18.00

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 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.

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] .