Airport Jet Bridge Technician II - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking a talented Passenger Loading Bridge Jet Bridge Technician II to perform Senior Mechanical/Carpentry maintenance and repairs on over 170 Jet bridges and ground support equipment. This role also involves mentoring and coaching entry-level technicians. The team handles a range of issues from daily preventative maintenance to emergency response and repairs in various environments. Denver International Airport (DEN) is a 24/7/365 operation and a significant economic engine for Colorado.

Requirements

Mechanical/Carpentry background, with experience in troubleshooting, repairing mechanical equipment, components, and instruments, including installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of ground power units (GPUs), pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, and related airport systems.
Knowledge of Electrical theory, welding, hydraulics, components, and material properties.
Advance understanding of mechanical systems, bearings, gears, chains, and lubrication.
Understanding of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Professional and positive demeanor, especially when working around airline personnel, airport operations staff, and stakeholders.
Experience mentoring and developing Jet bridge technicians, fostering a collaborative and skilled work environment.
Ability to read and interpret bridge schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to jet bridge systems.
At least 2 years of experience in bridge, PCA, and GPU Mechanical/ Carpentry maintenance.
Experience in aviation with a focus on passenger loading bridge operations.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
Three (3) years of experience in mechanical maintenance, industrial equipment, aviation ground support systems, or a related field, including significant experience with repair, installation of ground service equipment, and advanced troubleshooting.
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
FBI criminal background check is required.
Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Certification in two (2) of the following technical areas: Welding Certificate, EPA Universal Certificate (EPA 608), Basic Electricity for Non-Electricians, Mechanical Fundamentals and Troubleshooting, Jet Bridge and/or Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Independently performs maintenance, alteration, and repair of passenger boarding bridges, ground power units, and pre-conditioned air units in accordance with standard practices of the passenger loading bridge department and the FAA.
Coordinates, trains, and independently installs new passenger boarding bridge, PC-Air, and ground power equipment components.
Responds to Mechanical/Carpentry service or trouble calls, troubleshoots various problems/issues, and provides problem resolution.
Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints, schematics, and written or verbal instructions.
Estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs.
Maintains records and prepares daily activity reports.
Adheres to all airports, FAA, OSHA, and company safety and environmental standards.
Collaborate with other airport maintenance staff, airline operations, and airline personnel to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Participate in airport safety training, drills, and continuous improvement efforts.
Participates in snow removal duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
1 Wellness Day
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Parking is provided
Uniforms are provided
Work boot allowance
Mobile phone stipend