Equipment Mechanic

Position Overview

General Purpose of Job: The Ground Service Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing various types of mechanical equipment and facilities, playing a crucial role in supporting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair ground services equipment used in the support of operations.
• Perform all scheduled preventative maintenance for GSE.
• Independently perform basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures using test equipment, applicable manuals, and industry resources.
• Perform corrective repairs.
• Work according to company regulations, procedures and instructions from lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Complete forms connected with work assignments.
• Operate forklift and tow equipment.
• Ensure cleanup of any oil spills after working on equipment.
• Dispose of used fluids in the proper location.
• Must be willing to occasionally perform other duties not associated with maintenance, such as aircraft fueling and deicing, cargo loading and unloading, and airline and charter ground operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Ground Service Equipment mechanic.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read and work from diagrams.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Paint and body experience preferred.
• Must have own roll-a-way toolbox and meet minimum tool requirements.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent; 2 years related experience (Aviation experience a plus).
• Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test, and have a valid Driver's license with a good driving record within company standards.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment.

Work Environment

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Exposure to extreme outdoor conditions where significant temperature ranges may be encountered.