ONT (Ontario) Passenger Wheelchair Agent

Job Description

Job Description

OverviewThe Passenger Wheelchair Agent is responsible for assisting and transporting passengers that need special assistance to and from their assigned gate or other airport destination in a friendly, courteous and timely manner.Job Responsibilities: Assists and transports passengers requiring wheelchair assistance to/from assigned gate.Safely lifts special needs passengers up/down stairs of aircraft and in/out of wheelchairs.In a timely manner, escorts unaccompanied minors to/from flights and/or to meet a receiving adult.Reads appropriate paperwork to identify name, flight information, date and special service request details to ensure special needs passengers are taken to the correct destination.Assists special needs passengers and unaccompanied minors in transporting and claiming personal belongings and baggage.Reads the airport monitors to determine arrival and departure information and arranges gate for incoming passengers who need special assistance.Greets and escorts passengers in a friendly and courteous manner.Gathers wheelchairs in the concourse and returns them to the staging area for use.Other duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum one-year experience in ramp service or related fieldAbility to work in a team environmentMust possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skillsMust be able to work in all weather conditionsFlexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidaysMust be able to successfully complete Department of Aviation background screening process.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.Reporting Manager:Supervisor on Duty.United Service Companies, Inc. and its various affiliated companies (collectively "USC") is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. USC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered military service status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. USC further strictly prohibits retaliation against any person for reporting discrimination or harassment, or for participating in a discrimination or harassment investigation. Our policies apply to all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination