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.

Oshkosh AeroTech | An Oshkosh Corporation Business

Looking for a hands-on job that keeps you moving? Join the team that keeps airports moving!

A t Oshkosh AeroTec h, we're looking for dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused individuals to join our Airport Services team as Bag Jam Clearer s at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), one of the busiest airports in the region.

In this active, hands-on role, you'll help keep airport baggage operations running smoothly by responding to baggage handling system jams, safely moving luggage, and supporting daily operations.

No previous experience required! If you enjoy staying active, working with a team, and taking on new challenges in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Benefits

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and more, subject to plan eligibility.

Your Impact

• As a Bag Jam Clearer, you'll play an important role in keeping the airport's baggage handling systems operating safely and efficiently, helping minimize delays and keep luggage moving throughout the airport.
• These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Respond promptly to faults in the baggage handling system, ensuring quick resolution.
• Safely transport baggage within designated handling areas.
• Identify and report issues to prevent system disruptions or failures.
• Assist in routine maintenance tasks and basic mechanical repairs as required.
• Provide operational support during system outages or malfunctions.
• Comply with company safety standards and contribute positively to a diverse, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Availability to work day or night shift including weekends and holidays.

Prefferred Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in airport operations or facility maintenance.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic proficiency with computers and common software applications.

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.

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 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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.