City of Sugar Land

Ramp Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.49 - $25.24
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Benefits

City-subsidized medical insurance
City-subsidized dental insurance
City-paid basic life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary vision insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Robust pension plan with TMRS
deferred compensation plan
longevity pay
On-site wellness facilities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

About the City of Sugar Land: The City of Sugar Land is a vibrant and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Texas. With a population of over 111,000 residents, Sugar Land prides itself on providing the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its diverse community. The city fosters a trailblazing culture that emphasizes employee well-being, citizen satisfaction, and exceptional services. It is known for embracing innovation, inclusion, and data-driven decision making to create a thriving, forward-thinking environment. The organization values a healthy work-life balance, personal development, and a supportive atmosphere that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work full-time with flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and lift heavy objects for extended periods
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to follow safety protocols strictly
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to operate two-way radios and follow aviation terminology
  • Ability to work in outdoor conditions
  • Valid driver's license required

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in customer service or airport operations preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with diverse groups
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Knowledge of safety procedures related to aircraft ground operations is a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good physical stamina and the ability to lift and move luggage and equipment
  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellent customer service
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Marshal arriving and departing aircraft safely on the ramp and properly place and remove chocks to ensure safe ground operations
  • Greet flight crews and passengers upon arrival and departure and ensure the FBO Standard of Service is followed
  • Provide the best possible levels of service to our customers in a welcoming, friendly and respectful manner – make the customer feel at home
  • Provide concierge-style customer services
  • special requests made by customers needing assistance
  • Assist passengers with luggage and valet vehicles as needed
  • Have rental cars, valets, limos staged on the ramp to meet aircraft
  • Assist with catering, coffee, ice and papers on aircraft
  • Distribute and manage correct paperwork of rental cars for customers when outside of rental car hours
  • Communicate effectively over the two-way radio using aviation terminology
  • Communicate with Line Crew and ASR’s for accurate, optimal service
  • Handle the cleaning of dishes and dry cleaning to be delivered/picked up from dry cleaners when coming off an aircraft
  • Ramp security: grant gate access to customers that require ramp access and escort to their aircraft
  • Resolve customer questions and/or complaints
  • Assist with trade shows and special events as required
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Line Supervisors, Customer Experience Manager or Airport Management
  • During emergency situations extra cleaning and sanitizing could be assigned daily to provide the best service possible

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location