Description

1st and 2nd shift positions available

$25.00

Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Baggage System Support Tech

OVERVIEW

The Entry Level Support Technician is responsible for hygiene of the automated baggage handling systems at an airport. This role ensures that all baggage handling equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role also monitors and clears baggage obstructions and jams. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and work under the supervision a machinery maintenance mechanic and a control room operator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clear and reset jams and faults; when these failures occur, baggage and/or other items may have to be physically moved

• Remove bags/luggage from conveyor belt(s), read bag tags and then sort and transport bags to appropriate piers within the baggage handling area, using a baggage utility cart (at default pier station and/or oversize belts)

• Ensure minimal downtime and disruption to baggage handling operations

• Load baggage or move into conveyor systems when required

• Monitor and communicate baggage system faults

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other airport personnel

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Works with a high degree of responsibility and awareness for the safety practices and standards of an international airport in these and other similar types of tasks

• Drive baggage utility carts in a safe and efficient manner around highly congested and busy bag room

• Read bag/luggage tags and manually encode baggage using a hand scanner and/or bag tag computer touch screen (at manual encoding station)

• Timely completion of assigned tub collection and distribution duties to relieve customer personnel shortages

• Perform cleaning and other duties as assigned or needed

• Learn, under direct supervision, to inspect all BHS equipment for proper operation and performance, including but not limited to, conveyors, lifts, diverters, and automatic tag readers

• May be assigned other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older

• Eligible to work in the United States

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Aviation Industry experience a plus

• High attention to detail

• Provide excellent customer service

• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents

• Pass a background check and drug screen

• Ability to use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)

• Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation

• Must possess the versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities

• Must be able to report to work on a regular, consistent, and timely basis; must be prompt and maintain good attendance

• Must possess the ability to be a self-starter, work independently and as a member of various teams

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds

• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

• Must be able to push, pull

• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands

• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights

• Work in a fast-paced environment

• Hand/eye coordination is required

• Must be able to climb ladders

• Exposure to work in varying climates

• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and kneel

• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Compensation:

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.