How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Every role plays a crucial part in our mission to ensure cargo is transported on time, every time, safely. As a Ramp Agent, you will make sure our customer's baggage and cargo arrive safely and on time. This position is an entry-level position. Our leaders provide mentorship to help advance your career!Watch this job preview to learn more about benefits and responsibilities of this career opportunity at Delta.Work tasks are physical and include bending, lifting, standing, and walking. Work tasks are repetitive, such as loading and stacking bags weighing up to 50-70 pounds. At times, these tasks will be completed in harsh weather conditions (heat, rain, snow). We practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Some of your daily tasks include:
- 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.
Ramp Seasonal Agents work between 20 to 40 hours per week and 150 and 800 hours per year. Seasonal work will depend on the operational need of the station and location. Recalls can happen at any time during the calendar year based on operational demand.The starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Additional pay increases occur regularly through 10.5 years. What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in English.
- Pass a physical ability test (PAT). You can prepare for the PAT by watching this video.
- 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.
- Ability to hold airport specific requirements such as a SIDA Badge and Customs Seal.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and shared rewards.
- Automatic 401 (k) contribution on 3% of eligible earnings.
- Paid Personal Time (PPT) accrual.
- Earn up to $1,000 from Delta to fuel your Emergency Savings when you complete a financial education/coaching program and contribute to an emergency savings account (after 6 months of employment).
- Programs to engage with community service and sustainability.
- Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
- Domestic and International (standby) flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.