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SFO Ramp Service Employee
Starting pay of $20.72 per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
- Travel: Fly United for free - domestic and international – and bring your friends and family too!
- Flexibility: Opportunities for overtime and ability to trade shifts to work a flexible schedule.
- Phenomenal Benefits: 401(k), pension plan, health insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family.
- Grow your career: Opportunity to learn and grow into leadership roles with over half of our leaders starting in the operation.
- Up to $35.65 / hour: Seniority-based pay raises with additional compensation for shift differential and overtime
As a Ramp Service Employee here’s what you’ll do:
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.
What it’s like to work on the ramp:
- Safety is your number one priority, and you are always paying attention to details and to your surroundings
- You’ll be working planeside and outside in all kinds of weather and temperatures (we have fun treats like hot chocolate and popsicles when it’s really substantial!)
- Physical activity is a key component of this operation. Walking and standing most of the day is vital as well as lifting and transporting many items per flight – in some cases items weighing as much as 70 lbs.
- Overtime may be required to help us serve our customers
- You’ll use United technology to track bags and get your assignments.
- You and your coworkers work together to get it done, protect each other’s safety and have a good time
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
- Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well as lift and handle baggage
- A valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate automotive and other ramp equipment
- Ability to pass a background check, physical abilities' test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal)
- Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, excluding military duty or government-approved exceptions
- United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost! In addition to medical and dental coverage, United also provides life and accident insurance and employees can enroll in additional coverages such as vision coverage, long-term disability, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
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All people working at SFO are eligible for incentives:
- BART Discount Card: Save $9.90 on your roundtrip BART commute
- Citizenship Workshops: Save $700 on your citizenship application cost
- Save on childcare costs. Access a subsidized childcare program for SFO employees who qualify, with tuition offered at 75 – 80% of market rate cost
NEW- SFO Employee Commuter serving Hayward and Castro Valley
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Former or current SFO Employees may have priority access to this opportunity. Be sure to complete the employer’s on-line application and email SFO’s Business and Career Center (careers@flysfo.com) your name and the date you applied.
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