Lead Cross-Utilized Agent

　　Connecting People, Uniting the World, every step of the way at the airport

　　Do you find the idea of working at an airport exciting? Are you passionate about customer service and working around planes? Then being a Cross-utilized Agent at United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines, is the job for you!

　　Cross-utilized Agents can do it all. They help passengers throughout the airport – at the ticket counter, kiosk, gate, baggage service office, on the ramp, and more!

　　*No two days are ever the same

　　In the Lobby

　　As a Customer Service Agent, you’ll make every interaction a positive one

　　Whether helping with reservations or printing boarding passes, resolving disservice situations like determining alternative flight options or rebooking a reservation for delayed, cancelled or missed flights, you must be calm, cool and collected

　　To be successful in this role, you’ll need patience, empathy, the ability to listen along with an ability to make informed decisions in sometimes stressful situations

　　Caring is job one regardless of our customer’s disposition or travel challenges. As a UGE Customer Service Agent, you will be required to remain calm, positive, and caring even when our customers might be having a bad day

　　Other duties include but are not limited to are: o Lift baggage and boxes/packages weighing up to 70 lbs. o Stand for up to 4 hours during a shift o Operate the passenger loading jet-way bridgeOn the Ramp

　　You will be working outside in all kinds of weather, as flying never steps because it rains, snows or is too hot

　　You must love physical activity, as you will be lifting as many as 100 items per flight, some weighing as much as 70 lbs

　　You’ll need a commitment to safety at all times, including an attention to detail and your surroundings

　　You should be committed to caring for our equipment, aircraft, and bags as if they were your own (passengers can see you!) and providing excellent customer service for your fellow UGE employees

　　Other duties include, but are not limited to are: o Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and policies o Read/interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labelsYou’ll be provided the tools you need on the Runway to Success!

　　We provide paid training, including orientation, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job trainingOnce you’ve got the basics, you’ll load and unload aircraft and perform other duties such as de-icing, marshaling aircraft and driving a wide variety of mechanical equipment like cargo carts and conveyor beltsAs you grow in your career, you can explore other opportunities such team lead, become a supervisor or manager, corporate opportunities and moreYou’ll also have the ability to transfer to other locations within our amazing networkFlexibility

　　Since this is a union job based on seniority, you will be assigned your initial schedule to meet our needs at the airportYou must be available for day and night shifts, weekends, and holidaysYou will be required to work mandatory overtime, when necessaryAs you gain seniority, you can trade days with colleagues, pick up extra hours and have more control over your schedulePunctuality and reliability are essential – we’ve got flight schedules to meet!We reward your efforts

　　$13.50 per hour, per the union contract$1.50 additional premium Lead payFlight privileges: you and your family can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by across United Airlines’ amazing global networkUA Discount Program for flights when you want to purchase a ticketPaid time off (PTO)UGE requirements

　　High school diploma, GED or preferredMinimum of 18 years oldMust possess a valid state issued driver’s licenseExcellent communication skillsMust be able to read, write, and speak English fluentlyMust be willing and able to perform a variety of physical activities including, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spacesMust be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipmentMust be able to read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tagsEligibility to obtain necessary credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal) per local requirementsLegally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipMust be able to work during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational needSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationsADA Specifications

　　Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve dataAbility to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basisAbility to pass all pre-screening clearances (including a background check and drug screen)UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

　　Job: *United Ground Express

　　Organization: *United Ground Express

　　Title: Part-Time Lead Cross-Utilized Customer Service Agent - Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) Lafayette, LA

　　Location: LA-LFT - Lafayette

　　Requisition ID: LFT00000071