Air Cargo Ramp Agent

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeDallas/Fort Worth • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely handle and transport cargo, operate vehicles in congested areas, and perform routine maintenance tasks. Proficient in communication and following safety protocols in a high-noise environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cargo HandlingVehicle OperationCommunication SkillsSafety AwarenessRoutine Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Cargo LoadingFreight TransportationAircraft De-icingAutomotive RepairWeight LiftingGround Power ConnectionContainer PositioningOff-load Sheet ReadingDistance JudgingForm Completion

Soft Skills

Team CommunicationPunctualityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Ground Power UnitsKVA Electric CablesAircraft Rollers

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

High-Noise EnvironmentLabor Union MembershipRotating ShiftsInclement Weather

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft
Transport cargo between terminals and aircraft
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on aircraft rollers
Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested aircraft operating areas
Perform or assist with aircraft push-out, towing, and guide functions
Communicate with cockpit personnel using hand signals and voice commands
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material at designated express docks
Complete forms and messages necessary for assigned functions
De-ice aircraft, clear windshields, and spray aircraft exteriors with glycol at heights of up to 20–80 feet
Connect and remove ground power and ground start units
Clean aircraft exteriors, work areas, ramps, and facilities
Perform or assist with routine automotive repair and equipment servicing
Lift, connect, and remove 40 lb. KVA electric cables to and from aircraft
Confront and report unauthorized personnel in secured areas
Report to work regularly and punctually

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without assistance of sight or visual aids
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 70 lbs.
Valid driver's license
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
Ability to communicate with others
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English
Ability to judge distances
Ability to work in inclement weather
Must join the labor union and pay union dues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access earned pay in advance through DailyPay app
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards
Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Internal mobility and transfer opportunities
Union representation under a collective bargaining agreement