DFW Ramp Agent

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Job description

Overview:

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience."

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

The expected pay rate is $16.50/hr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activitiesMarshall aircraft during arrival and departure

Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies

Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location

Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed

Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system

Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient

Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.

Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft

Service aircraft water and lavatories

Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.

Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager

Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements

Other duties as assigned

Your profile
Previous ramp experience is a plus

Valid driver's license

Good communication skills

Language skills

Must be able to work in inclement weather

Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Excellent Health & Safety awareness

Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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