Customer Service Agent

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:

Ground Operations

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

***For external applicants only: Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for the Austin, TX position if you are currently a resident of the state of Texas.***

***Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or in person and not selected for the Customer Service Agent position in Austin, TX within the last 12 months.***

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $19.06 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you’ll love:

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) 

Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan - when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

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Job Summary

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. Our Customer Service Agents extend Hospitality to Southwest’s Customers at the ticket counter, baggage service office, and gate area. Customer Service Agents are often the first Southwest Employee our Customers interact with during their travel experience and set a hospitable tone for our Customers’ trip. They’re friendly, patient problem solvers who enjoy multitasking and working in a dynamic, safe environment. Check out what a day as a Customer Service Agent is like:

Additional details

A union-based role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts caninclude early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

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Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Responsibilities

Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers

Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company

Responsible for providing legendary Customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service by attending to their needs

Handles any aspect of ticketing and check-in by operating a computerized point-of-sale system, boarding, baggage service, reservations and resolving related complaints and problems

Responsibilities include greeting and handling Customers in a polite and friendly manner. Handles cash, checks, credit cards, travel vouchers and coupons as forms of payment for tickets. Computes charges, makes change and balances daily transactions. Is responsible for overage or shortage

Checks in baggage and Cargo. Answers telephone to provide information to callers, page customers, resolve problems or complaints and assist as needed. Handles transactions required to board the aircraft in a timely and efficient manner

Deals with mishandled Customers as a result of oversells, delayed or cancelled flights, lost, delayed, or damaged luggage. Resolves such problems quickly and within guidelines established by the Company

Provides current and accurate fare, schedule, reservations, flight arrival/departure information and answers all general inquiries from Customers and other visitors to the airport terminal

Completes forms and reports as required by the Company

Writes irregularity and complaint reports as required

Duties may vary due to the size and organization of the station

Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to type and/or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet demands of the job

Able to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ticketing procedures, rules and regulations

Ability to work well with others as part of a team, meet the public, and work under stressful situations

Must be able to satisfactorily complete Customer Service Agent training program with an 80% or greater average and an evaluation period

Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed

Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of aircraft

Must present a well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Ground Operations Employee Handbook and Labor Agreement

Must be able to perform all job functions within a limited space

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally by telephone, face to face and on public address systems

Must possess good written and oral skills

Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally or via radio equipment

Education

No education requirement

Experience

No experience requirement

Licensing/Certification

Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights

Physical Abilities

Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds on a regular basis and repetitively lift and/or move weights of 40 to 50 pounds onto raised surfaces

Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and stand on a frequent basis and for extended periods

Must maintain the ability to wear prescribed uniforms

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Ability to work shift work and/or overtime

Foreign language skills are desirable, but not required

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Pay Rate:

$19.06

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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