Airport GSE Mechanic + United Flight Benefits

Summary

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Ground Service Equipment Mechanic team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.

Benefits 

• Starting at $30.50 per hour
• UNITED AIRLINES Flight Benefits
• Advancement Opportunities!
• Pet Benefits!
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Uniform Provided

Key Responsibilities

• Update maintenance records into company tracking software
• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
• Repair all non-motorized equipment
• Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
• Repair and replace all tires and wheels
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
• Maintain records relating to maintenance
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicles
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
• Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
• Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
• Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures
• Equipment types are included but not limited to ground power unit, AC/heat cart, lower and main deck loader, hydrant cart and truck, fuel tanker, transport trailer
• Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years automotive or diesel mechanic experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess valid US driver’s license
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: a Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Must have Electrical, Maintenance, and computer knowledge. Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager. Performs periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, company vehicles. Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting. Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for MENZIES AVIATION.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70lbs.