Mechanic- Ground Equipment Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •1-2 years of mechanical experience of any kind
• •Mechanical mindset that enjoys problem-solving
• •General knowledge of carburetors, alternators, starter motors, batteries, hydraulics, small engines, radiators, and diesel engines
• •Mechanics are required to bring their own set of basic tools (wrenches, ratchets, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools, Allen wrenches, and voltmeter)
• •18 years of age or older
• •Reliable transportation
• •Eligible to work in the United States
• •Valid state driver's license with clean motor vehicle record
• •Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and federal fingerprint background check
• •Ability to problem solve
• •Basic mathematical skills
• •Demonstrated regular, predictable attendance at the airport location
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• •Ability to communicate in English while on the job with customers, coworkers, or supervisors who only speak English, in emergencies or other situations in which employees must speak a common language to promote safety
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• •Basic understanding of computer applications and data entries
• •Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places
• •Must be able to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights
• •Must be able to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet
• •Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead
• •Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level
• •Must be able to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed
• •Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time
• •Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions
• •Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses
• •Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and controls
• •Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms
• •Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• •Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• •Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors)
• •Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point)
• •Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships)
• •Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances)
• •Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• •Tolerate frequent exposure to: Moderate to high noise levels (with use of appropriate hearing protection), Fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste
• •Work near or around: Moving mechanical parts, High-voltage equipment, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operating under high pressure, Work in elevated or precarious positions, such as on lifts, ladders, or elevated platforms

Desired Qualifications

• •preferably auto mechanic, box truck, HVAC, refrigeration systems, etc.
• •Experience working on Ground Support Equipment
• •Electrical and diesel skills