No prior experience required, we will provide on the job training. This is an entry level position but growth opportunities will be available to those seeking a career! Schedule
- Full-time - 40 hours per week
- Must be able to work day shift and night shift. Open availability as our shifts rotates.
- Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and potentially holidays. (premium pay on holidays)
Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Compensation:
- $19.25 per hour + OT ($2.00 differential for overnight shift)
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance & 401k with match, pet insurance and travel discounts
Minimum Requirements
- HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
- Must be eligible to work any day of the week.
- Must be able to lift to 70 lbs.
- Must be punctual.
Preferred Experiences:
- Previous Ramp experience preferred but not required
- Previous forklift experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift to 70 pounds (31.9kg).
- Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather conditions as well as environmental conditions, i.e., jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
- Twist, turn, stoop, bend, reach, and grip while checking baggage.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout shift.
- Must be willing to wear uniform and insignia as prescribed by the Company.
- Personal appearance and grooming will present a favorable corporate image.
- Ability to judge distance.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather conditions as well as environmental conditions, i.e., jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
- Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas, push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers with/to aircraft.
- Driving vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow.
- Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure.
- Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area.
- Read off-load sheets to determine destination of cargo.
- While performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engage in proper specific ground to cockpit.
- Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40 lb. KVA electric cable to/from aircraft.
- De-ice aircraft at heights of up to 20 - 80 ft. lifting and holding nose, spray exterior of wings and fuselage with glycol.