Customer Service Agent - TUS (Part-Time) - $20 per HOUR

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Southwest Airlines is a highly recognized and leading airline company committed to delivering exceptional customer service and reliable air travel experiences. Known for its low-cost fares and friendly atmosphere, Southwest Airlines operates with a strong focus on employee satisfaction and innovation. The company values a stable work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth, ensuring employees experience the same level of respect and care internally as they provide to customers. Southwest Airlines' corporate culture emphasizes hospitality, cooperation, and a commitment to connecting people to what matters most in their lives through dependable air travel. The role being offered is a part-time Customer Service Agent position within the Ground Operations department at Southwest Airlines. This role is vital as Customer Service Agents are often the first point of contact for Southwest Airlines' customers at ticket counters, baggage service offices, and gate areas. They play a crucial role in setting the tone for a positive customer experience by providing friendly, efficient, and patient service in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. Customer Service Agents manage a range of responsibilities, including ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage handling, and resolving customer inquiries and complaints. Candidates must reside in the State of Arizona and have no prior selection history for this role within the past 12 months. The compensation for this role starts at $19.63 per hour with opportunities for wage increases based on tenure and collective bargaining agreements. Southwest offers its part-time employees an array of attractive benefits including free flights on open seats for eligible dependents, a retirement savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 10%, potential annual profit-sharing, and competitive health insurance available from the first day of employment. Training spans 4 to 6 weeks, with classroom and on-the-job instruction, followed by scheduled shifts that typically consist of 6.5-hour workdays. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays within a seniority-based scheduling system. Beyond daily operational duties, Customer Service Agents must possess the ability to multitask, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintain a professional appearance in line with company standards. Physical demands include lifting up to 70 pounds regularly, frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and the need to perform duties within tight spaces. The role also requires meeting airport security standards such as obtaining a SIDA badge and possibly a Customs Seal for international flight duties. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement, indicating structured labor terms including shift work and overtime opportunities. Southwest Airlines prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer that embraces diverse backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences, striving to reflect the communities it serves. The company’s culture and policies are designed to promote inclusion, fairness, and personal growth, making it an excellent workplace for individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service in the airline industry.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to comply with company attendance standards
  • Ability to work shift work and/or overtime
  • Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds regularly
  • Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and stand frequently for extended periods
  • Must maintain ability to wear prescribed uniforms
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per company appearance standards
  • No current or future work authorization sponsorship available
  • Must be currently a resident of the State of Arizona
  • No previous selection for this position within the last 12 months via phone, virtual or in-person interview
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