Cart Associate - SAN San Diego Airport - Part-Time

CART ASSOCIATE – SAN San Diego Airport - Part Time

$17.25 - $18.25 / hour

Base pay range: $17.25/hr - $18.25/hr

This position will work approximately 8 hours per week.

Weekend, nights and holidays may be required.

Company Paid Sick Time, Matching 401k, Overtime and Holiday Overtime.

• Holiday Pay
• Free parking
• Issued Uniforms
• Exciting airport atmosphere
• Team culture
• Staff appreciation
• Internal promotion possibilities
• Work-life balance

Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self‑serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services. Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Cart Associates are responsible for collecting and returning luggage carts to rental units, cleaning luggage carts, rental units, and cart moving equipment.

• Manually move carts throughout departures, baggage claim, garage, and other locations to our cart collection areas.
• Learn and practice safe work habits, ensuring safety to self, co‑workers, company equipment, airport property, passengers, and visitors.
• Provide general customer service to assist passengers navigating the airport.
• Possess strong innate work habits and perform the job honestly, reliably, and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with peers, maintenance, and management to improve business operations.
• Adaptable to operational change.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Six months of successful work experience (unless currently a student).
• Open scheduling availability required, including weekends and holidays.
• Displays confidence and competence in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong customer service and mathematical comprehension highly desired.
• Comfortable speaking to the general public.

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must obtain airport badge (pass state, federal (FAA), Homeland Security clearance requirements and reference checks).

• Physical ability and manual dexterity needed to lift a minimum of 50-100 lbs.
• Walk and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Able to withstand undesirable weather conditions (wind, rain, extreme temperatures up to 115°F).

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Consumer Services