United Ground Express Careers | Ramp Agent Job, Santa Barbara

United Ground Express

Job Description

United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Benefits and Offers

A job with United Ground Express will provide you with an exciting, fast-paced environment, the chance to leverage existing skills and learn new skills, and an opportunity to grow a career in the airline industry.

And to top it all off, you will get travel privileges through United Airlines, giving you access to one of the world’s most comprehensive global networks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• When customers arrive at the airport, they look to our agents to assist them with reservations, baggage, mobility services and any other questions or concerns they may have.

• Employees are also responsible for the safe and on-time journey of bags. Agents accept, tag and safely transport and load baggage and cargo.

• The work environment can present unique challenges, including noise, weather and operational demands.

• Once agents have helped all customers board the plane, they finish loading the baggage and close the cargo door. Then it’s time to marshal the airplane to the runway and prepare for the next arrival.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must be able to lift baggage up to 70 pounds in the lobby, planeside and in the confinement of an airplane’s cargo hold.

• Work schedules will span a 24/7 operation including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Flexible work shifts will be assigned and can include late nights and early mornings.

• Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with United Ground Express’ policies are required. Overtime available/required depending upon operational need.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. state driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked or denied licenses are not valid)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship

• Must be able to clear a United Ground Express background check and a fingerprint-based criminal history check

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain credentials necessary for the position. Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances

• Must be able to pass a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen

• Must comply with United Ground Express’ Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Policy

• Because of the customer-facing nature of the job, previous service-related experience (such as in retail or hospitality) is helpful.

Job Details

Company: United Ground Express (UGE)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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