Ramp Services Specialist

Ramp Services Specialist job at Everts Air Cargo in Anchorage AK

Description, duties, responsibilities

Job Summary

The Ramp Services Specialist will direct, coordinate, and provide a variety of aircraft services including but not limited to marshaling, deicing, towing and other ground support activities to affect the safe and efficient ramp movement of arriving and departing aircraft.

Compensation$18.50 p/hr
Employment TypeFull-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Requisition ID 470214867

Job Duties

• Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the ramp at all times.
• Comply with all safety requirements and airline policies related to the safe operation near or around aircraft.
• Observe safe ground-handling procedures and maintenance of ground service equipment, including the performance of preventative maintenance checks.
• Safely drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, tow tractors, deicing equipment, heater units, and ground power units in areas of congestion under extreme weather conditions.
• Conduct marshalling and repositioning of aircraft under extreme weather conditions.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized ramp including snow and F.O.D. removal.
• Work primarily outdoors in elements such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, wind, and snow.
• Safely operate machinery, work comfortably in an extremely loud environment, be able to work from heights, and several other strenuous, repetitive lifting tasks.
• Support the Cargo Department by assisting with loading and unloading of cargo in the warehouse and from the aircraft, transporting of cargo between aircraft, opening and closing of aircraft cargo doors, and the completion of forms and paperwork related to the functions described.
• Assist with the maintenance repair, servicing, and cleaning of powered and unpowered equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Ramp Services Supervisor.

Required/Preferred Experience, Education & Skills

• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Radio communication experience in a professional environment and knowledge of airport regulations is preferred.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without the assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Must be able to work outside in the airport environment where extreme outdoor conditions may be encountered.
• Must be able to become qualified to operate all aircraft ground support vehicles and equipment.
• Be detail oriented, able to work efficiently under time constraints, reliable, energetic, enthusiastic and brings a positive attitude to work each day under a variety of extreme weather conditions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining focus in a congested environment with multiple distractions under extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule to include night, weekend, and holiday working hours and overtime assigned when the operation dictates.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, work processing systems/software, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and related terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment, including file and record maintenance.
• Knowledge of technology used for training purposes or possess an interest in learning the technological methods used in training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k match program
• Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please contact us.

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Everts Air Cargo Company Overview

Everts Air Cargo was formed in 1995 as a 121 Certificated Cargo Airline. Everts Air Cargo is headquartered in Fairbanks where it serves as the primary base for maintenance, administration and charter operations. Everts provides scheduled freight service to 12 major hubs in Alaska. Everts expanded operations to the Lower 48 and now has five MD-80 jets and flies throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.