Ramp Service Employee

Airport OperationsThe Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning organization and supervision Find your future at United Were reinventing what our industry looks like and what an airline can be from the planes we fly to the people who fly them When you join us youre joining a global team of 100 000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours Evolve your career and find your next opportunity Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional physical and financial wellness Expand your horizons with travel across the worlds biggest route network Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups Create whats next with us Lets define tomorrow together As the face of our customer heres what you will do Whether our customers are traveling for business or pleasure you are the professional in the airport that crafts important connections and encourages an environment where everyone feels welcome valued and respected You will be interacting with our domestic and international customers in our lobbies and at gates helping them with ticketing baggage greeting customers as they start and end their journey and doing it with a smile You will provide friendly professional confident and insightful service to help resolve customer travel issues and make their experience memorable 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 QualificationsWhat s needed to succeed High School Diploma GED or education equivalent Must be at least 18 years old Must possess a valid state-issued drivers 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 ability 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 exposure 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