Ramp Agent - SMF; Part-Time

Overview

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

For external applicants only: (1) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of California. (2) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or in-person and not selected for the Ramp Agent position at SMF within the last 12 months.

Pay of $20.03 per hour, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Health plan options that start from the first day of employment with 30 days to enroll; coverage retroactively available to the first day of employment
• Explore more benefits:

Ramp Agents work outside to guide planes, move bags and cargo, assist with de-icing in cold weather, and help keep operations running smoothly. It is a busy, hands-on role requiring teamwork to ensure on-time departures. See what a day on the ramp looks like: swa.is/Day On The Ramp

This is a part-time opportunity. Part-Time Employees generally work 32 hours over 5 days, with schedules determined by seniority-based bidding.

New Hires complete 4–6 weeks of training, including 8 hours of classroom or on-the-job training over 5 days per week. After training, part-time shifts are typically 6.5 hours over 5 days, with potential mandatory overtime.

Schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required to support flight operations, though shift trades may be available.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required. No current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Learn more about becoming a Ramp Agent and the FAQs:

We are committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Provide friendly service to and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
• Work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of the Company
• Provide legendary Customer service to travelers, cargo or baggage service by servicing aircraft at ramps and terminals
• Load, unload, service, guide, and direct Company Aircraft
• Receive and record Customer baggage, air freight, mail and company materials as required
• Handle loading, stowing and unloading of baggage, cargo, airmail, air freight, ballast and company materials according to a predetermined plan; submit a Cargo Bin Loading Slip (CBLS) as required
• Transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepare related records
• Warehouse, weigh, stack, and deliver air cargo; check for discrepancies and correct as needed
• Safeguard Customers  baggage, air cargo, air mail, and COMAT from weather, loss, theft, damage
• Use jetway stairs to carry items checked at the gate to the aircraft bin
• Review cargo forms for accuracy and correct as necessary
• Perform interior aircraft cabin cleaning and sanitize galleys and disposal…