Ramp Agent Seasonal

The Seasonal Ramp Agent position is responsible for supporting peak season operations. Specifically, seasonal agents are accountable for preparing for aircraft arrival and departure; the proper and accurate handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment, and marshaling in and pushing back aircraft.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of a Ramp Agent may include any of the following:

• Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment such as tow vehicles, wheel chocks, and belt-loaders; taking positions; ensure ramp areas are safe and free of Foreign Objects Debris (FOD)
• Safely and efficiently load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport baggage areas
• After training, operate ground service equipment to service the aircraft and its passengers; this includes heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, pushback tractors, deicers, etc.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates (e.g. directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft)
• Service aircraft as needed (e.g. interior cleaning and supply replenish, aircraft lavatories, window wash, potable water, and deicing)
• Responsible for aircraft security searches as required
• Timely report safety and operational issues, including equipment requiring service
• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground service equipment and wearing proper safety items
• Other duties as assigned by management
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces
• Eligible to receive appropriate security clearances after satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Previous Ramp experience
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates outdoors in all kinds of weather, this includes extreme cold and heat and in all types of precipitation. While working on the ramp this position will be exposed to the extreme noise of aircraft arriving and departing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position will be required to occasionally push/pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Notes

Seasonal Peak Required Availability & Minimum hours:

MEA week (October- Wednesday through Sunday): 10 hours

Thanksgiving (Sunday before Thanksgiving to Sunday after): 15 hours

Christmas/New Year Holiday (12/15-1/8): 15 hours per week/45 hours for period

Spring Break (2/15-4/8): 15 hours per week/15 hours for period if student or teacher; 60 hours for non-student or teacher employees

Summer (Last week of May to Sep 1) – 15 hours per week/220 hours for period

Must be able to obtain an MSP SIDA badge with a CBP Seal.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.