Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent I -

Overview

Lehigh Valley Airline Services provides airline ground handling services. Airline Services Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents responsibilities include a broad range of related aircraft services.

Major Responsibilities

• Aircraft towing, marshalling aircraft to and from the gates, lavatory servicing, potable water servicing, aircraft de-icing.
• Aircraft interior cleaning, aircraft & commissary security searches. Stock aircraft and carts with supplies as required.
• Load, offload, and transport luggage to and from the aircraft. Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Properly operate, maintain & fuel heavy, motorized equipment including but not limited to baggage tractors/tugs, belt loaders, push-back tugs, deicing & commissary trucks.
• Ensure ramp area is safe and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• General housekeeping, snow removal, maintaining clean assigned area.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on-time performance.
• Adhere to all Airline, TSA & FAA regulations as well as Authority policies, procedures, and best practices while upholding safety, security, and service.

• Professionally communicate over a two-way radio, cheerfully manage telephone calls.
• Assist customer with luggage and or wheelchair requests.
• Must be available to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to stay late for irregular operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits

• Airline flight benefits (unlimited, free-of-charge*, space-available travel on Allegiant Air as well as two guest passes per month of service).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Read, write, and speak English at a basic comprehensive level. Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of general office equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Successfully pass all Airline & Airport initial and recurrent training.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and in severe weather conditions.
• Successfully pass new hire & random drug screenings.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel and lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient auditory ability and able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 150 decibels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Frequently may be exposed to loud noises, temperature changes, heat, and humidity.
• Position requires working outside and in all weather conditions while exposed to moderate to loud noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type, handle bags, boxes, objects, or controls.
• Employee works near moving mechanical parts and able to move within work area.
• Able to work in inclement weather, including extreme cold and warm temperatures.