Ramp Agent (SFO) Full-Time
McGee Air Services · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 San Francisco, California, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-08-27
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McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.
Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride
Starting Rate
$24.83/hr
Benefits
Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members…explore the world on us!
Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
Comprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Quarterly bonus plan
Education assistance
Holiday pay
Paid time off
As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of our ground operations, ensuring that our guests’ baggage and cargo are loaded, offloaded, and transported with care and precision. You’ll work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are essential. From processing baggage and cargo to receiving and dispatching aircraft, you’ll help keep our flights running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re ready for a physically active role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
Deliver passenger luggage and cargo to designated locations.
Guide incoming and departing aircraft from the gate using hand signals and wing walking procedures
Service aircraft water and lavatory.
Safely driving and operating ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel
Monitor weather conditions and take appropriate safety measures
Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier safety and security requirements.
Additional duties as assigned
Must haves to join our team
A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Ability to pass a physical capability test.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to obtain & maintain as airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
Ability to work any shift, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and Holidays
Lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
Ability to maintain reliable attendance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.
Understanding and ability to utilize electronic tools to interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information
Performing basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights)
Ability to give/receive oral instructions in English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What will make you stand out from the crowd
Previous airport experience
Previous experience working in a physically demanding job
Physical Capabilities Testing
This position requires significant physical agility; you will be required to complete a Physical Capabilities Test post offer that will demonstrate your ability to:
Lift, carry, and place weighted standardized boxes, suitcases, or duffel bags from floor height to overhead.
Climb steps carrying weighted standardized box, suitcase, or duffel bags.
Sit and rotate to the left, right, and behind and visually identify a letter or number.
Pull a weighted sled a standardized distance.
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements
Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.
Union Information
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Per the CBA, work schedules are awarded based on seniority. New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need. Therefore, the company cannot guarantee certain days off.
This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.
Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
Lifting/Carrying: Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and cargo weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds or more. This often involves lifting items onto raised surfaces or into confined aircraft bins.
Movement:
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and twisting for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts or more).
Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work in cramped or high places.
Manual dexterity required for handling documents and operating equipment.
Driving/Operating Equipment: Must be able to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) such as tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts, which requires a val
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