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United Ground Express

(FAR) Part-Time Cross-Utilized Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive benefits
Competitive wages
earned paid time off
Discounted travel
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

United Ground Express is a prominent regional airline service provider, partnering closely with major airlines to facilitate seamless ground operations across numerous airports. The company is well-regarded for its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer service. It operates in dynamic airport environments, offering comprehensive ground handling services including baggage handling, aircraft servicing, passenger check-in, and ticketing. The organization values teamwork, professionalism, and dedication to delivering outstanding travel experiences to passengers. United Ground Express is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered and supported to reach their full potential.

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Job Requirements

  • 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 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

Job Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • 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
  • must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
  • must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
  • authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid)

Job Duties

  • Greeting passengers and providing a seamless check-in and ticketing experience
  • use appropriate reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, calculate and collect any appropriate fees
  • ensure passenger information is processed accurately and flights are sent out on time
  • listen to passengers and resolve their issues in accordance with company policies and procedures as a result of flight interruptions
  • may work in the Baggage Service Office to track the location of baggage and handle passenger questions
  • comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
  • physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
  • maintaining composure while managing customer challenges
  • read and interpret 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
  • 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
  • work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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