LCK Airport Ground Agent

Rickenbacker Airport

Start Pay $16.00/hr ($17.00 upon completion of advanced qualifications)

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Service aircraft to include air starts, lavatory, and potable water.
• Maintain ramp, facility and equipment cleanliness before and after operations.
• Process transactions for products and services rendered.
• Load and unload cargo aircraft, baggage, transport freight, operate ground service equipment.
• Inspect machinery and vehicles to ensure serviceable condition.
• Maintain security & hazardous material training/awareness appropriate to the airport and aircraft environment.
• Other duties as appropriate from other relative job roles.
• Other assignments and/or duties as directed.

Working Conditions

Work in an indoor and outdoor environment; ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to work under hazardous conditions (i.e. high places, moving machinery, noise, etc.) The worker is subject to fumes, odors, dusts, hot and cold climates, precipitation. Shift Scheduled, must be available after hours. Open availability 7 days a week, 24hr a day required Flooring carpet, concrete, and dirt/gravel surfaces. Lighting variable, natural and artificial light. Temperature variable environmental conditions based on the daily weather forecast. May be exposed to seasonal temperatures and precipitation, dust etc. Noise subject to aircraft engine and equipment noise. Safety equipment gloves, safety work boots, safety goggles/glasses, ear plugs and/or other personal protective equipment depending on job assignment, etc.

Qualifications

Education/Certification - High school diploma or GED. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver license, in good standing.

Experience - Heavy machinery and/or vehicle operator experience favored.

Skills/Abilities - Ability to read and understand training manuals. Ability to work well independently. Ability to cooperate and communicate well with others. Ability to execute tasks as directed. Ability to work on a team, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Basic computer skillsEffective communication skillsSafety conscious mindsetInterest/experience in aviation ground operations favored

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position

Climbing - Up to three flights including ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.

Stooping - Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling - Resting on knee or knees.

Crouching - Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing - For extended time periods.

Walking - Especially for long distances.

Pushing - Using upper body to press against something with steady force.

Pulling - Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.

Lifting - Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.

Grasping - Using fingers and palm on an object for gripping, lifting anf pushing.

Average hearing - Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Fine, acute visual abilities - Fine visual acuity, color vision; or depth perception and/or field of vision.

Physical strength - Must be physically able to perform the essential functions and basic duties of assigned job. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

All candidates must be able to pass a fingerprint criminal history check in order to receive airport badge. Additional Job Requirements for Cargo Handler:

• Must be comfortable working outside in all-weather climates.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule adjustments based on flight activity.
• Dependable, self-reliant transportation to and from work in all weather conditions.
• FT Positions require minimal scheduling restrictions from the employee.
• Cross-train to support other areas of Rickenbacker Aviation.
• Ideal candidate desires long-term work assignment and is motivated to gain experience in aviation.
• Immediate access to receiving text, emails and phone calls.
• Basic understanding of vehicle safety and maintenance pre-checks.
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