Airport Baggage Handling System Operator - Salt Lake International Airport

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

We Offer

• Paid Training
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Double pay on worked holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Working in a team environment
• Potential for progression

Work Hours

• Full Time schedules available.

This position is located at Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to and clear faults that occur with the baggage handling system in a timely manner.

• Transport baggage within the baggage handling area.

• Report any issues found that could potentially lead to additional system failures.

• Complete entry level Maintenance Mechanic duties as needed.

• Assist with operational issues during outages or failures.

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma, GED, or Equivalent preferred

• Valid Drivers’ License required

• Experience with Airport operations a plus

• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport

• Ability to work Day or Night Shift, including weekends and holidays

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Willingness to work in various weather conditions

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of a Bag Jam Clearer, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

Work Environment:

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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