Equipment Operator

To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage, cargo and mail.

Responsibilities

• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment in accordance to GSE License provided (Equipment's to include Push back / Air tow tractors, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, Air condition Units, baggage carts, cargo dollies, Water & Lavatory trucks, vehicles, Crew and passenger vans) in a safe and efficient manner in accordance to GSE License provided and within designated areas
• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure

Ensure that company equipment is secured from loss or damage

Reporting any incident, accident or Damage of Aircraft or GSE in accordance with the written procedures

Uphold and protect the company's interests and image while at the Airside

Protect customer (airlines) supplied products e.g. ULD's, Straps, Aircraft etc. from loss or damage by strictly adhering to written down procedures

Preparing the ramp/apron area in readiness for provision of quality service to our customer carrier by setting up serviceable equipment, ensuring the equipment is parked within safe zones and performing FOD checks

Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found and maintain a tidy working environment

Loading and offloading aircraft hold of customer airlines passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies as instructed by the Ramp Team leader or person appointed to undertake flight loading / Supervision

• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Load ULD and PAL according to Loading Instruction and place locks in hold in correct positions according to applied version
• Check cargo and baggage for signs of hazards as per DGR requirements
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed (including cars)

Comply with all Swissport, airport authority, and carrier security requirements and ensure that driving license and Airside Driving Permit is valid at all times

Strictly adhere to ramp safety rules and regulations at all times

. Ensure compliance with uniform standards in line with appearance, and personnel protective equipment policies (PPE, uniform cleanliness etc.)

Ensuring serviceability of company equipment before operating it and reporting to the Team Leader / GSE Technician where the equipment has been found to have a defect

• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager

Carry out any additional duties as instructed by management

Qualifications and Competencies

Previous ramp experience a plus

Valid driver's license

Good communication skills

Language skills

Must be able to work in severe weather

Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Excellent Health & Safety awareness

Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)