Automotive / Diesel Mechanic

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Detroit, MI

10d

About The Position

The GSE Mechanic repairs and maintains motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment, including tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, and trucks. The role involves advanced maintenance and repairs across a wide range of ground support equipment, diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations. The mechanic operates and tests equipment, documents work and parts, and follows safety and customer-service standards. First- and second-shift schedules are available; flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Have at least 3 years of verified experience.
Provide personal tools and a toolbox.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
Have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Access and interpret printed and electronic information using devices such as iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Meet the physical and sensory requirements of the role, including lifting up to 70 pounds, standing and walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, crouching, bending, stretching, squatting, kneeling, climbing, working at elevated heights, and hearing spoken voices and audible alarms.
Work in indoor and outdoor environments and tolerate exposure to noise, biohazards, chemicals, and outdoor elements.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Log equipment numbers and descriptions of work to be performed.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other equipment components.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues according to manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations.
Remove, test, repair, or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points, and auditory sensors.
Check and adjust tolerances of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Operate and test ground equipment to assess performance.
Complete associated paperwork and track parts.
Follow safety procedures and protocols.
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.