Ramp Agent
Swissport, Houston, TX, United States
Job Summary ::: section Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing. The expected pay rate is $15.00/hr. Your activities Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans. Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft Service aircraft water and lavatories Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found. Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements Other duties as assigned Your profile Previous ramp experience is a plus Valid driver's license Good communication skills Language skills Must be able to work in inclement weather Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays) Excellent Health and Safety awareness Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms) :::