Nordstrom
Nordstrom is hiring: Airline Wheelchair Assistant in Norfolk
Nordstrom, Norfolk, VA, US, 23500
Overview
Bags, a Metropolis company, is on a mission to make every moment matter for a world on the go. As part of the largest mobility network in North America, we combine innovative technology with a customer-first mindset to transform the travel experience—especially at airports. From curbside to gate, our services eliminate the stress of traditional travel by streamlining baggage handling, check-in, and other key touchpoints. With over 23,000 employees across 4,000+ locations in North America and Europe, we’re reimagining how people move through their journeys—saving time, reducing hassle, and ensuring every step feels effortless and efficient.
Job Overview
You will work as a Wheelchair Assistant at an airport facility and provide assistance to passengers traveling in wheelchairs.
Responsibilities
Push wheelchair passengers to and from gates
Roll customer-occupied wheelchair safely down the jet bridge
Ensure wheel brakes are in place prior to allowing passengers to exit the wheelchair
Complete any necessary wheelchair or incident reports
Follow dispatcher gate orders
Maintain a friendly and positive attitude and be attentive to each passenger’s individual needs; by assisting passenger with any problems, questions, or concerns
Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, airline employees, and airport authorities
Exceed customer service standards
Carry out other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to clear a background and drug screen
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and push a loaded wheelchair up to 300 lbs up and down inclines throughout the shift
Ability to lift passengers from the wheelchair to the seat on the plane
Experience in customer service preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Complete all required training including airport compliance
Able to obtain an airport badge
Appearance Guidelines
For all male employees a fully grown mustache , beard or goatee is permitted
No 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 shift
Additional requirements as specified by management
Physical and Technical Requirements
While 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 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.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $15.00 per hour (+ tips). This role is eligible to earn tips in addition to the posted hourly rate.
Benefits: Eligible employees will participate in the various benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long/short term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, 401k and paid time off.
EEO Statement
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.
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