Airline Wheelchair Assistant
Company: Bags
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Pay Rate: $17.38 per hourA Wheelchair Assistant works
at an airport facility and provides assistance to passengers
traveling in wheelchairs.Responsibilities include pushing
passengers in a wheelchair to and from their arrival/departure
gate, and assisting passengers with moving luggage to their
vehicles, taxi stands, parking shuttle stations, and rental car
stations. Wheelchair Assistants must maintain a friendly and
positive attitude and always be attentive to each passenger's
individual needs.Communicating effectively and clearly. Asking each
passenger the safety and security questionsThis is a physically
demanding position which requires on-the-job security training and
the ability to receive all applicable airport security badges.You
will :Push wheelchair passengers to and from gatesRoll
customer-occupied wheelchair safely down the jet bridgeEnsure wheel
brakes are in place prior to allowing passengers to exit the
wheelchairComplete any necessary wheelchair or incident
reportsFollow dispatcher gate ordersMaintains a friendly and
positive attitude and is attentive to each passenger's individual
needs; by assisting passenger with any problems, questions, or
concernsMaintain professional working relationships with fellow
employees, supervisors, managers, airline employees, and airport
authoritiesExceed customer service standardsCarry out other duties
as assignedYou have :Must be at least 18 years of ageBe authorized
to work in the United StatesMust be able to clear a background and
drug screenMust be able to lift up to up to 75 lbs and push a
loaded wheelchair up to 300lbs up and down inclines throughout the
shiftExperience in customer service preferredStrong verbal and
written communication skills using appropriate grammar, tone, and
pronunciation to effectively communicate with internal and external
customersComplete all required training including airport
complianceAble to obtain an airport badgeAppearance
GuidelinesEmployees are expected at all times to present a
professional business-like image, even when working behind the
scenes. It is the policy of the Company that each employee's dress,
grooming, and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work
situation and be consistent with the Company's business
standards.For all male employees a fully grown in, well-maintained
mustache, beard or goatee is permittedFacial hair must be neatly
trimmed at one-fourth of an inch in length and may not present an
unkempt appearanceNo visible tattoos or body piercings are allowed.
Any tattoos must be covered by your uniform or other means agreed
upon by management.Clean & well-maintained approved uniforms must
be worn on shiftAdditional requirements as specified by
managementWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands and fingers and to communicate with
customers and fellow employees. The employee is frequently required
to sit; reach with hands and arms; stand; walk. The employee is
also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and
crouch. In addition, the employee is required to of twist, turn,
stretch, and bend on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to
lift and move up to 75 pounds regularly. The employee must be able
to move in a relatively quick manner. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and
Ability to adjust focus. SP+ is an equal opportunity employer
committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and
promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital
status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other
classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate
harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on
the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual
exercised his or her EEO rights.Additional Information:Pay Rate:
$17.38 - $27.34 per hour. Pay range indicates $17.38 base wage per
hour + tips.Medical, dental, and vision benefit programs.401K
available.
Keywords: Bags, Portland , Airline Wheelchair Assistant, Other , Portland, Oregon
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