How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) At Delta, our brand is critical to our continued success. As a Ramp Agent, you will work with an innovative team whose common goal is to ensure that our customers baggage and cargo arrives safely and on time to drive a positive customer experience. At Delta, our brand is critical to our continued success. As a Ramp Agent, you play a key part in keeping our brand strong by maintaining professionalism and exhibiting a positive attitude inside and outside of work.Ramp Agents will be scheduled to work a shift between 20 to 35 hours per week. Work tasks include bending, stooping, twisting, standing, and walking. Work tasks are repetitive such as loading and stacking bags in addition to working in confined spaces and on knees for an extended period in aircraft bins. At times, these tasks will be completed in harsh weather conditions (heat, rain, to name a few). Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks): Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft, in addition to being responsible for on-time 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 Repeatedly lift and load baggage onto carts and to ensure each bag reaches its destination Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage and cargo are routed correctly to the passengers destination Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures 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 Any other tasks or responsibilities as normally assigned to a Ramp Agent Additional tasks may be assigned and required based on operational and business needs
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a valid driver’s license Must be fluent in English Possess basic computer skills Have strong verbal communication skills Ability to frequently lift bags or items weighing up to and including 50 pounds Ability to occasionally lift bags or items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions Must be authorized to live and work in the Bahamas at the time of your application
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Previous airport customer service experience preferred; ramp agent experience a plus.