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Airport Wheelchair Assistant

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Columbus, OHOn-site
Posted Wednesday, 10/14/2026

<div><br /> <strong>Position Purpose</strong><br /> Is responsible for assisting airline customers that need wheelchair or baggage assistance getting from curbside to aircraft and vice versa . This position will assist other agents as needed to ensure safe operations for passengers and customers.<br /> <br /> <strong><u>Essential functions and basic duties</u> </strong> <ul> <li>Assist passengers needing wheelchair service getting to their flight, or off arriving aircraft</li> <li>Guide customers through ticketing and wayfinding in the airport terminal</li> <li>Checks facility cleanliness before and after operations</li> <li>Maintains security awareness and hazardous materials awareness appropriate to the airport aircraft environment.</li> <li>Other assignments and/or duties as directed.</li> </ul> <strong> WORKING CONDITIONS</strong><br /> Work in an indoor and outdoor environment; ability to work in adverse weather conditions. The worker is subject to fumes, odors, dusts, hot and cold climates, precipitation.<br /> <strong>Shift </strong>– Scheduled for shifts on a weekly basis during scheduled air carrier operations.<br /> <strong>Flooring </strong>– carpet and concrete surfaces.<br /> <strong>Lighting </strong>– variable, natural and artificial light.<br /> <strong>Temperature </strong>– variable environmental conditions based on the daily weather forecast. May be exposed to seasonal temperatures and precipitation, dust etc.<br /> <strong>Noise </strong>– subject to aircraft engine and equipment noise<br /> <strong>Safety equipment </strong>– gloves, and/or other personal protective equipment depending on job assignment, etc.<br /> <strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong>

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:613px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:193px"><strong><span style="color:black">Education/Certification</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">High school diploma or GED.<br /> Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver license, in good standing.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:193px"><strong><span style="color:black">Experience</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Customer Service background</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:193px"><strong><span style="color:black">Skills/Abilities</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Ability to read and understand training manuals.<br /> Ability to work well independently.<br /> Ability to cooperate and communicate well with others.<br /> Ability to maintain a positive attitude.<br /> Required to have regular and predictable attendance.<br /> Ability to work as part of a team, take direction and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.<br /> Basic computer skills.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <strong> PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION</strong>

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:613px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Climbing</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Up to three flights including ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Stooping</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Kneeling</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Resting on knee or knees.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Crouching</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Reaching</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Standing</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">For extended times.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Walking</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Especially for long distances.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Pushing</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Using upper body to press against something with steady force.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Pulling</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Lifting</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Grasping</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Using fingers and palm on an object for gripping, lifting and pushing.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Average hearing</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Fine, acute visual abilities</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Fine visual acuity, color vision; or depth perception and/or field of vision.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:187px"><strong><span style="color:black">Physical strength</span> </strong></td> <td style="width:445px"><span style="color:black">Must be physically able to perform the essential functions and basic duties of assigned job.<br /> Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <br /> <br /> All candidates must be able to pass a fingerprint criminal history check in order to receive airport badge.<br /> <br /> #TMCA</div>