Ramp Agent (SJC) at Southwest Airlines San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

opportunities for overtime

Fly free on open seats

401(k) company match

annual profit sharing

stock purchase plan

Dental Insurance

Job Description

Southwest Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the United States, widely recognized for its commitment to customer service, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Founded in 1967, Southwest Airlines has grown to become a major player in the airline industry with a strong presence in domestic and some international markets. Based on the principles of low fares and friendly service, Southwest connects millions of passengers every year to numerous destinations across the country and beyond. The company is known for its unique corporate culture that encourages teamwork, respect, and a fun working environment.

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Job Requirements

No education requirement
No experience requirement
Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
May be required to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements for international flights
Requires obtaining and maintaining USPS clearance
Must be able to lift and move items of 70 pounds or more regularly
Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently
Must be able to work in cramped or high places
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must comply with company attendance standards
Must meet grooming and uniform standards

Job Qualifications

Ability to work well with others as part of a team
Ability to work under stressful situations
Successfully complete Ramp Agent training with 90% or greater average and evaluation period
Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ramp operations procedures, rules, and regulations
Awareness of hazardous situations and ability to handle emergencies
Ability to work under tight time constraints
Meet grooming standards as outlined in company handbook and labor agreement
Be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment
Communicate information verbally or via radio equipment
Possess valid state motor vehicle operator's license
Ability to obtain SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
May need to obtain Customs Seal for international flights
Ability to obtain and maintain USPS clearance
Ability to lift and move items of 70 pounds or more regularly
Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently
Ability to work in cramped or high places
Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs
Maintain ability to wear prescribed uniforms
Maintain a well-groomed appearance
Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
At least 18 years of age
Comply with attendance standards
Ability to work shift work and/or overtime
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by start date

Job Duties

Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external customers
Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our company
Responsible for providing legendary customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service by servicing aircraft at ramps and terminals
Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs company aircraft
Receives and records customer baggage, air freight, mail and company materials as required
Handles all aspects of loading, stowing and unloading baggage, cargo airmail, air freight, ballast and company materials according to a predetermined plan received from an Operations Agent
Submits a Cargo Bin Loading Slip to an Operations Agent
Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records
Warehouses, weighs, stacks, picks up and delivers air cargo
Checks air cargo handled against accompanying forms to identify any mishandling or discrepancies and corrects routine errors
Safeguards customers baggage, air cargo, air mail, and company materials from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction
Uses jetway stairs frequently to carry items checked at the gate to the aircraft bin
Reviews cargo forms for accuracy and corrects forms as necessary
Performs interior aircraft cabin cleaning including sweeping upholstery, cleaning windows, galleys and disposal containers
Cleans and services lavatories and operates lavatory carts
May perform duties of a Provisioning Agent including stocking aircraft cabin interiors
Transports cabin and cleaning equipment between aircraft storage area
Operates motorized equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart and de-icers
Manually pushes and pulls push carts and containers
Works near passenger terminals, hangars, and airfreight facilities indoors and outdoors
Completes forms and paperwork connected with work assignments and enters information into company systems
Provides friendly service to coworkers and customers
Communicates, audits, and corrects pilot payroll prior to administration
Meets physical ability requirements
May perform other duties as directed by leaders

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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