Airfield Ramp Agent (Ground Handling) - IAH (FT and PT)


Friday 14 September 2018


Job Details
Description
SUMMARY:

*Support ground handling services including, but not limited to ramp, baggage, GSE maintenance and customer service functions
*VALID Driver's License for at least 1 full year with a clean driving record is required

PAY: 
$11.00/hr

POSITION TYPE: 
Full Time and Part Time

SCHEDULE: 

*Flexible availability is a must between the hours of 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM, including full weekends and holidays



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

*Must be at least 18 years of age
*Speak and understand English
*Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, 10-year background check (criminal/employment) and be able to obtain airport security clearance

*VALID Driver's License for at least 1 full year with a clean driving record. (License cannot have any restrictions; such as LOFTS or Probationary status and cannot have any suspensions and/or any moving violation offenses in the last 3 years)
*Previous Ground Handling experience preferred

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

*Marshal inbound aircraft into ramp area of assigned gate
*Unloads passenger baggage, cargo and mail from aircraft bins
*Deliver loaded bag carts and containers using tugs to bag room or cargo area and unloads on to conveyor belt or cargo area
*Service aircraft lavatories and water tanks
*Push back outbound aircraft out of the gate area
*Tow aircraft to remote areas at the airport
*Performs FOD walks in the ramp area
*Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights
*Perform GSE fluid and appearance inspections, wash equipment and removing trash from ramp area
*Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

*Position requires frequent lifting, bending, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, walking, climbing, standing, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning and repetitive movement for extended periods of time
*Must climb steps & carry up to 70lbs frequently and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

*Work is performed on airfield ramp, which is exposed to outdoor weather conditions and elevated noise levels

BENEFITS:

*Competitive salary
*Free uniforms
*Paid training
*Holiday pay
*Employees may be eligible for Verizon and AT&T discounts
*Paid time off (FT only)
*Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (FT only)
*Life insurance (FT only)
*401K (after one year of service for employees who are 21 years of age and up) (FT only)
AccuFleet International is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of AccuFleet to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
communicate effectively in English