Job Description
As part of our baggage handling team, you will work up close and personal with the United fleet of aircraft to meet arriving and departing flights. You will be in constant motion as you tackle many assignments like loading and unloading aircraft cargo, moving baggage to and from terminals, and receiving and dispatching aircraft. It’s a varied job that can be fun, rewarding and exciting, all at once.
Benefits and Offers
Starting pay of $17.14 per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world
Competitive benefits
Discounted travel
Career advancement opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers
Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations
Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies
Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers
Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment
Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belt)
Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operations
Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
Job Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
Acceptable driving record
Must pass a background check
Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position
Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances
Must pass a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
Able to read, write and speak English fluently
Can lift up to 70 lbs
Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing and working in tight spaces
Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels
Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, with the exception of military duty or government-approved exceptions
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
Job Details
Company: United Airlines
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Location: Austin, Texas, United States
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