Entry Level Ramp Agent Job at The Hiring Method LLC, Windsor Locks, CT

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  • The Hiring Method LLC
  • Windsor Locks, CT

Job Description

No prior aviation experience required - but forklift or heavy equipment experience is required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced airport operations team with growth potential for those seeking a long-term career in aviation!

Location : Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (BDL Airport)

Schedule
  • Full-time - 40 hours per week
  • Must be able to work day shift and night shift (rotating schedule)
  • Must be willing to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays
  • Open availability required
Compensation

$21.50 per hour base rate ($20.00 base rate + $1.50 per hour ramp differential)
  • $2.00 per hour Overnight Differential (when applicable)
  • Overtime opportunities
Eligible for:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Travel discounts
  • Holiday premium pay
Minimum Requirements
  • High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license
  • 1 year of forklift experience required (or other heavy equipment experience)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays
  • Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
  • Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without the assistance of sight or visual aids
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
  • Must be able to push, pull, and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
  • Must be able to operate ramp equipment with gross weights ranging from 3,000 to 80,000 lbs
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Must be able to work in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles, and ground equipment
  • Ability to judge distance and operate vehicles in tight spaces
  • Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, and stand for extended periods
  • Must be willing to wear company-issued uniform and maintain professional appearance
Responsibilities
  • Transport, load, and unload air freight containers to and from aircraft within confined ramp areas
  • Push, pull, and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
  • Remove tie-downs and secure gear during loading and unloading operations
  • Read "off-load" sheets to determine the proper destination of Express packages
  • Operate ramp equipment ranging from 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in areas congested with aircraft and ground vehicles
  • Position vehicles safely to aircraft for loading and unloading
  • Engage in aircraft push-out procedures by either driving an 80,000 lb vehicle or assisting as a guide using depth perception in congested areas
  • Communicate with cockpit crew during push-back procedures using verbal commands and hand signals
  • Follow all site safety and security procedures

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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