(STL) Full-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent supports aircraft ground operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The role involves loading and unloading baggage and cargo, moving carts, operating ground equipment, preparing aircraft for departure, and cleaning and servicing aircraft interiors and lavatories. Agents read aircraft load sheets and baggage or cargo labels, communicate with coworkers and flight crews using radio equipment, and comply with United and FAA policies. The position requires working outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions and performing frequent physical tasks, including lifting items up to 70 pounds, sometimes more than 100 items for a single aircraft.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. state-issued driver's license; suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain and maintain required credentials, including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check.
Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening, which may include drug screening and hearing and vision checks.
Must be available to work any shift, day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational needs.
Must be comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies.
Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with coworkers or flight crew.
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
Must be able to carry, bend, lift, and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 pounds.
Must be able to perform physical activities including pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lift baggage, boxes, and cargo weighing up to 70 pounds throughout the shift; a single aircraft may require lifting more than 100 items.
Push and pull loaded and empty carts during loading and unloading operations.
Ascend and descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
Bend, stoop, and crawl to move and stack or unstack cargo in aircraft.
Drive ground equipment, including tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts.
Clean aircraft interiors and clean and service aircraft lavatories.
Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
Prepare and secure aircraft for the next flight.
Comply with United and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and policies.
Use radio electronic devices to communicate with coworkers or flight crew.
Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.