Job Description
As a Ramp Agent, you will work with an innovative team whose common goal is to ensure that our customer's baggage and cargo arrive safely and on time. The Ramp Team has a direct impact in driving a positive customer experience.
This an entry-level position with immense growth opportunities. We’ll provide the tools to reach your career goals through direct mentorship from leadership. Whether you want to stay within the operation or explore another avenue at Delta, we’ll help you keep climbing
This position comes with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, profit sharing program, a 401k with an automatic 3% company contribution plus 6% matching contributions, and Delta's industry-leading travel privileges (free flights!).
The starting pay for Ramp Agents is $18 per hour. Additional pay increases occur regularly through 10.5 years.
Ramp Agents receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after six months of employment
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft, in addition to being responsible for timely connections by guiding incoming and departing aircraft from the gate positions..
Safeguard cargo, baggage, and mail from damage, loss, and weather.
Safely driving and operating ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
Job Requirements
Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be proficient in English.
Possess basic computer skills.
Have strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to frequently lift bags or items weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift bags or items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
Pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test.
Pass a physical ability test (PAT), if fail PAT test, retest permitted within 4-8 weeks post failure.
Pass an extensive post offer pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting and a criminal history record check required by federal law.
Be authorized to work in the US.
Must wear required company-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include, but not limited to: hearing protection, safety-toe footwear, protective headwear (bump cap or hard hat), and high visibility safety apparel subject to an approved accommodation, such as alternate PPE.
Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for a U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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