General Operator - Airport Services

Oshkosh AeroTech , an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and Airport Services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Like Oshkosh, Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

This position is located at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and clear faults that occur with the baggage handling system.
• Transport baggage within the baggage handling area.
• Report any issues found that could potentially lead to additional system failures.
• Complete entry level Maintenance Mechanic duties as needed.
• Assist with operational issues during outages or failures.
• Manually scan barcode tags on baggage missed by the automated system.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of a General Operator, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Work Environment:

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Airport experience a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use hand trucks, forklifts, tugs, and lift trucks
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person