Responsibilities
- Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
- 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, belt loaders, and bag carts
- Clean the interior of the aircraft and service aircraft lavatories
- Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
- Prep and secure the aircraft for the next flight
- Ensure compliance with United and FAA regulations and policies
- Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
- Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- 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 drug screen, hearing and vision check
- Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required
- Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
- 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
- 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
- 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.)
Skills
- Computer operation
- Radio equipment utilization
- Communication
Location
- ROC Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 hourly
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Earned Paid Time off
- Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
- Career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).
