Every role plays a crucial part in our mission to ensure cargo is transported on time, every time, safely. As a Ramp Agent, you will make sure our customer's baggage and cargo arrive safely and on time. This position is an entry-level position. Our leaders provide mentorship to help advance your career! Watch this job preview to learn more about benefits and responsibilities of this career opportunity at Delta. Work tasks are physical and include bending, lifting, standing, and walking. Work tas... more details
United States, California, Los Angeles
Airport Customer Service
01-Jul-2024
Ref #: 25385
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-LR3
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Every role plays a crucial part in our mission to ensure cargo is transported on time, every time, safely. As a Ramp Agent, you will make sure our customer's baggage and cargo arrive safely and on time. This position is an entry-level position. Our leaders provide mentorship to help advance your career!
Watch this job preview to learn more about benefits and responsibilities of this career opportunity at Delta.
Work tasks are physical and include bending, lifting, standing, and walking. Work tasks are repetitive, such as loading and stacking bags weighing up to 50-70 pounds. At times, these tasks will be completed in harsh weather conditions (heat, rain, snow). We practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Some of your daily tasks include:
Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft, in addition to being responsible for timely 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.
Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
Scheduling is based on operational needs. Shifts range from early morning to overnight. Each station is different based on its individual flight schedule. You will also work between 20 and 40 hours per week based on your seniority.
The starting pay is $21.85 per hour. Additional pay increases occur regularly through 10.5 years.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
Competitive salary, industry-leading pro?t sharing program, and performance incentives.
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
Comprehensive health bene?ts including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life bene?ts.
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of agae and has authorization to work in the United States.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in English.
Pass a physical ability test (PAT). You can prepare for the PAT by watching this video.
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.
Ability to hold airport specific requirements such as a SIDA Badge and Customs Seal.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
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