(BHM) Part-Time Lead Cross-Utilized Agent

United Ground Express•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

United Ground Express is seeking a Part-Time Lead Cross-Utilized Agent for the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. This role involves greeting passengers, managing check-in and ticketing, rebooking itineraries, issuing boarding passes, and handling passenger issues. The agent will also work in Baggage Service to track baggage and address related questions. The position requires comfort with technology, the ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, lift baggage, and maintain composure in challenging situations. Responsibilities include interpreting baggage tags, prepping aircraft, using radio devices for communication, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling baggage and cargo up to 70 lbs. The role also involves driving ground equipment, cleaning aircraft interiors and lavatories, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Additional duties include managing daily operations, providing direction to employees, communicating effectively, reporting incidents, and maintaining professional relationships. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
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 but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need.
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.)
Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications

Responsibilities

Greeting passengers and providing a seamless check-in and ticketing experience
Use appropriate reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, calculate and collect any appropriate fees
Ensure passenger information is processed accurately and flights are sent out on time
Listen to passengers and resolve their issues in accordance with company policies and procedures as a result of flight interruptions
May work in the Baggage Service Office to track the location of baggage and handle passenger questions
Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
Maintaining composure while managing customer challenges
Read and interpret checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
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 to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Successfully pass and maintain Ground Security Coordinator certification
Manage the daily operation to ensure all assigned tasks are complete efficiently and thoroughly
Provide direction, instruction, and coaching to employees as needed
Work closely with station leadership to ensure employee assignments are followed and completed correctly
Effectively communicate with agents
Ensure any injuries, incidents, accidents and/or customer service issues are properly and immediately reported
Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, other airline employees, and airport authorities
Ensure the operation functions in a safe, caring, dependable and efficient manner
Other duties as assigned