Ground Support Mechanic II
On-siteLake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Service and operate assigned ground support equipment including tugs, forklifts, boom lifts, and power units while performing troubleshooting and repair. Conduct periodic and annual inspections of GSE, tooling, slings, and life safety equipment per manufacturer recommendations and industry standards. Execute basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and sheet metal fabrication work on plant facilities using power tools. Perform compliance inspections of environmental collection areas and light janitorial duties as assigned. Maintain equipment and facilities outdoors during the day with occasional night shifts, requiring frequent lifting up to 70 pounds and climbing ladders. Travel locally during the business day with occasional out-of-area or overnight trips.
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least two (2) years documented work experience on automotive, heavy mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
- Valid driving license with clean driving record
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although occasionally some out-of-area or overnight travel is to be expected for business
- Frequent lifting requirements for all levels of work is 20lbs
- Lift up to 70 pounds
- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
- Standing
- Repetitive movements of arms and hands
- Sit with back supported
- Submit to a screening test to detect the presence of drugs (marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine/ PCP)
- Offers of employment are conditioned on a negative result
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of a formal training program in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics, or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience as a mechanic, preferably in the aviation industry
- EPA HVAC Certification
- Prior experience and/or certification in maintaining industrial HVAC, Hazardous Waste Collection , and Electrical / Mechanical equipment
- Light fabrication and welding skills
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