Ramp Service Agent / Union Position

Chicago IL

Description

We are hiring Ramp Service Agents at our O'Hare site! All experience levels are welcome to apply. This position is full-time and represented by a union. This is a physically demanding role with excellent benefits to compensate including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and PTO. LOCATION: O'Hare International Airport PAY: $17 SHIFTS: There are 3 shifts available. This position requires flexible availability and the ability to work varying days of the workweek, including weekends and holidays. This position requires that candidates complete and pass a TSA/Homeland Security background check and drug screen. Eligible candidates must be 18 years of age or older. A current and valid driver's license is required. A high school diploma or GED is required. Job Duties: •Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas •Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers with/to aircraft •Driving vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft •Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver •Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area •While performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engage in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands with and without the assistance of sight or visual aids •Loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; transportation of cargo between terminals and aircraft •Cleaning and servicing of cabin interiors, including cockpit and lavatories •De-icing aircraft, clear aircraft windshields, pushout/tow aircraft and related guide man functions; connect/remove ground power and ground start units •May be required to clean the exterior of aircraft with specialized cleaning fluids. May be assigned to perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities with or without powered equipment. •Performs all aspects of airport and passenger service functions including: making reservations, preparation and issuance of tickets and itineraries, computation of fares, issuance of refunds, checking baggage, collection of excess baggage charges, providing passengers with general travel information; meets aircraft at gate or loading area, performs duties in the departure lounges or at boarding gates when enplaning and deplaning passengers, and other duties and functions related to the foregoing as directed by management. Required Skills: •Depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow •Ability to work in a high-noise level environment. •Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings with and without assistance of sight or visual aids •Ability to judge distances •Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.