What are the responsibilities and job description for the (ABE) Full-Time Local Ramp Instructor position at United Ground Express and Careers?
Key responsibilities
- Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
- May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
- Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
- Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
- Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
- Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
- Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
- Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
- Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
- Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
- Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
- Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Additional Responsibilities:
- Successful completion of LRI training
- Familiarization with regulatory manuals
- Stay current on all training modules
- Conduct in station new hire training and recurrent training sessions
- Complete sign-off of completed training modules as applicable
- Supporting operation when not actively training
- Retrain agents during in-the-moment training opportunities or as part of performance improvement plan
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and minimum requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
- Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
- Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
- Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
- Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
- Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
- Able to perform a variety of physical activities including Pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
What we provide
- Competitive benefits
- Competitive wages
- Premium pay
- Earned Paid Time off
- Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
- Career advancement opportunities
United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).
ADA Specifications
- Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
- Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
- Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
- Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.