United Airlines

Ramp Service Employee + $10000 Sign-On Bonus!

United Airlines - Posted 1 year ago
$20/hour  + Equity
*high salary
*Based on 0 Ramp Agent salary records

Internship

San Francisco, CA

Category
Transportation
Experience
no experience required
Company size
84k employees

Airport:  San Francisco Intl (SFO)

Ramp Agent Job description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live, and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline.

Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From world-class benefits like 401k and space available travel privileges, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers
  • Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
  • Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations
  • Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies
  • Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
  • Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers
  • Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment
  • Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belt)
  • Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
  • Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operations
  • Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
  • Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (minimum requirements)

  • High School Diploma, GED, or education equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Must pass a background check
  • Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position
  • Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances
  • Must pass a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
  • Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
  • Able to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Can lift up to 70 lbs
  • Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
  • Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
  • Work where there will be exposed to high noise levels
  • Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, with the exception of military duty or government-approved exceptions
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What we provide

  • Competitive benefits
  • Discounted travel
  • Career advancement opportunities

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