Job Summary
To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water, and lavatory servicing.
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Previous ramp experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license
- Good communication skills
- Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal)
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Excellent Health & Safety awareness
- Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Paid training - (72-80 hours)
- Group benefits (Insurance, RRSP’s, etc.)
- Paid parking.
- Uniform
At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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