Ramp Operations & Baggage Specialist

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Laborer/Ramp Syracuse, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.50 To $16.50 Hourly

Must 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.

Ramp Service Agents:

The Ramp Service Agent is responsible for handling customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and servicing departing flights, assisting customers with special needs, assisting customer service agents as needed, and any other assigned duties.

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 commodities of various weight and dimensions to and from the aircraft and the 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.
• Responsible for aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow safety regulations, including the proper use of 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.

Physical Demands
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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; 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 periods.

Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment: Airport environment:
Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered. Attend and successfully complete paid training.