Airline Ramp Service Agent, PT AUS

Airline Ramp Operations AgentMust be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based upon flight schedules. Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.Must have a valid driver's license. Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test. Hours/week: 25-35 with an opportunity to pick up additional shifts.Example of possible shifts:AM - 3:30 AM - 1:00 PMMID - 1:00 PM - 11:00 PMPM - 11:00 PM - 4:00AMAirline Ramp Agent's General Purpose of Job:The Ramp Operations Agent is responsible for the handling of customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and service departing flights, assist customers with special needs, assist customer service agents, as needed, and any other assigned duties.Airline Ramp Agent's Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, i.e., ramp, commissary, and aircraft cleaning activities.Move luggage and comail of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.Marshal aircraft to and from gates.Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.Service aircraft lavatories.Perform aircraft interior cleaning.Responsible for aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is maintained correctly.Follow safety regulations, including correctly using ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.Able to communicate using a two-way radio.Must be at least 18 years old.Able to read and write English.Airline Ramp Agent's Physical Demands:Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment. You must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; you must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform the position's essential functions safely.Airline Ramp Agent's Work Environment:Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.