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Pushback Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Ramp Agent

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Operate heavy equipment such as pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ... Follow company procedures and protocols to ensure we are always operating in a safe and responsible ...

Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback. * Willingness to learn new skills and gain ... Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. * Consistent and reliable ...

Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback. * Willingness to learn new skills and gain ... Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. * Consistent and reliable ...

Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback. * Willingness to learn new skills and gain ... Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. * Consistent and reliable ...

Ramp Agent

Burbank, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

Operate heavy equipment such as pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ... Follow company procedures and protocols to ensure we are always operating in a safe and responsible ...

Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback. * Willingness to learn new skills and gain ... Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. * Consistent and reliable ...

Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback. * Willingness to learn new skills and gain ... Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. * Consistent and reliable ...

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Pushback Operator information

What is a pushback operator?

Pushback Operators are trained ground crew members at airports responsible for safely moving aircraft backwards away from the gate using specialized vehicles called pushback tractors or tugs. They play a critical role in ensuring that planes can depart safely without using their own engines, which helps prevent accidents and damage on the ramp. Pushback Operators must communicate closely with pilots and ground control to coordinate movements and follow strict safety procedures. Their work is essential to efficient airport operations and the safe handling of aircraft on the ground.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pushback operator?

To excel as a Pushback Operator, you need a valid driver's license, knowledge of ground handling procedures, and familiarity with airport safety regulations. Experience with specialized ground support equipment, such as tugs and tow bars, and certifications like an Airport Movement Area Access permit are typically required. Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and effective communication help ensure safe and efficient aircraft movements. These skills and qualifications are vital for preventing accidents, minimizing delays, and maintaining operational safety on the airfield.

What are some common challenges faced by pushback operators during aircraft towing operations?

Pushback Operators often encounter challenges such as coordinating closely with ground crew and flight deck personnel to ensure clear communication, especially in busy or low-visibility conditions. Navigating tight spaces on the ramp while adhering to strict safety protocols requires constant attention and precision. Additionally, operators must be prepared to handle unexpected mechanical issues with towing equipment and adapt to rapidly changing weather conditions, all while minimizing turnaround times to keep flight schedules on track.

What is the difference between Pushback Operator vs Forklift Operator?

AspectPushback OperatorForklift Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a valid driver’s license and safety trainingRequires forklift certification and safety training
Work EnvironmentAirport ground operations, aircraft pushbackWarehouses, manufacturing plants, shipping docks
Industry UsageAirline and airport logisticsLogistics, manufacturing, retail warehouses
Common TasksGuiding aircraft during pushback, safety checksMoving pallets, loading/unloading goods

While both roles involve vehicle operation and safety protocols, Pushback Operators focus on aircraft ground handling at airports, whereas Forklift Operators handle material movement within warehouses and industrial settings. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and required skills in logistics and transportation industries.

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Staff Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend) - Benefits

Rippling

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$250/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


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8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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Job description

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend) - Global Benefits About this position About Rippling

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.

Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third‑party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.

Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes.

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @ Rippling.com addresses.

About the role

Join us in revolutionizing the benefits industry by building the first multi‑sided Global Benefits Marketplace. Every year, over $5 trillion is spent globally by employers and employees on benefits, ranging from health insurance to retirement savings. These products play a crucial role in guiding families through some of life's most significant decisions.

Despite their importance, the current benefits experience remains outdated, costly, and often confusing. At Rippling, we are transforming this landscape with our innovative, modern marketplace that effortlessly connects brokers, employers, and employees with a wide array of benefits.

Our cutting‑edge platform facilitates the discovery, purchase, and utilization of benefits products worldwide. This role involves working within our benefits vertical, which includes our advanced Benefits Platform (featuring recommendations, payments, and a benefits eligibility engine), our rapidly expanding Benefits Marketplace with over 100 partners, and our proprietary Rippling Benefits Products.

If you're excited about the opportunity to shape the future of a vital industry and work on impactful, cutting‑edge solutions, we'd love to have you on our team.

What you will do
  • Drive Architecture & Design : Work on 0-to-1 projects as well as enhance existing system scalability, maintainability, and expandability by designing and developing high‑quality software products, leading architectural decisions, and managing the full product delivery lifecycle.
  • Design for the Long‑Term, Execute for the Short‑Term : Deal with ambiguity, propose and drive alignment around long‑term scalable solutions. Then find ways to move fast in the short term, incrementally moving toward the target state.
  • Innovate Across Domains : Engage in API design, event modeling, data modeling, ETL, and the development of business logic and customer‑facing features with an emphasis on innovation and excellence.
  • Collaborate and Lead : Work closely with cross‑functional teams, integrating customer feedback into the engineering roadmap. Use data (not ego) to support technical discussions.
  • Mentor and Inspire : Uplevel the team, promoting engineering excellence and a culture of continuous learning. Lead by example and advocate for best practices in both development and collaboration.
  • Champion AI‑Driven Development : Lead the team’s adoption of modern AI development tools and practices, coaching engineers on effective usage, shaping workflows around AI‑assisted engineering.
What you will need
  • Extensive Experience : +8 years of professional experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality solutions. 3+ years of experience operating as a senior technical leader on multi‑team/system initiatives.
  • Platform Development Expertise : Demonstrated experience building and scaling large‑scale platforms for web and mobile applications in complex and ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Technical Proficiency : Deep expertise in distributed systems development using Python and AWS. Experience with Golang, Java, Django, or React is a plus.
  • Solid Computer Science Foundations : Ability to tackle challenging and ambiguous technical problems, backed by strong computer science fundamentals.
  • Product Ownership : A high sense of ownership with the ability to drive initiatives through the finish line, even when they cross team boundaries. Quick to learn and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Driving Alignment : Comfortably challenge assumptions, providing data‑driven pushback, and aligning diverse stakeholders around a clear plan.
  • Customer-Driven Mindset : Passionate about delivering customer‑centric solutions, where creating meaningful value and impact is a top priority.
Additional Information

Rippling is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com

Rippling highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office‑based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee’s role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US‑based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is: 189,000 - 315,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)

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