Air Cargo - Ramp Agent

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Cargo Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo—including mail, express, freight, and company material—on and off aircraft, and transports cargo between terminals and aircraft. The role includes ramp and aircraft operations, freight handling, equipment and vehicle use, and compliance with site security requirements. The agent must remain alert to staff, contractors, visitors, and security activity and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement requiring union membership and dues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in a high-noise environment.
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without sight or visual aids.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement requiring joining the union and paying union dues.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate successfully with others.
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 pounds and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds on rollers.
Drive vehicles weighing between 3,000 and 80,000 pounds in congested areas around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment; position vehicles near aircraft.
Participate in aircraft push-out and towing, either driving the vehicle or guiding the driver, and communicate with the cockpit using hand signals and voice commands.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using vehicles and attached carts.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material at designated express docks.
Complete forms and messages necessary to perform assigned functions.
De-ice aircraft; clear aircraft windshields; perform aircraft push-out, towing, and related guiding functions; and connect or remove ground power and ground start units.
Potentially clean aircraft exteriors using specialized fluids.
Potentially clean work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment.
Potentially perform or assist with routine automotive repair and service or clean powered and unpowered equipment.
Lift, connect, and remove 40-pound KVA overhead electric cables to and from aircraft.
De-ice aircraft at heights of 20 to 80 feet by lifting and holding the nozzle and spraying wings and fuselage with glycol.
Question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
Comply with the WFS site security plan and report security breaches, suspicious activity, and non-compliance.
Report to work on a regular and timely basis.