Diesel Mechanic I

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you! WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT? Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (Benefits may vary based on eligibility) We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression SUMMARY OVERVIEW As a GSE Mechanic Level I, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, trucks, and more. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
1-2 years of verified experience required
Must provide their own tools and toolbox
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
Must be able to push, pull
Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air
Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece
Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, or Modify: Engines and transmissions, Brakes and braking systems, Bumpers and body work, Bag cart curtains & curtain rods, Towing hitches and towing bars, Undercarriages, wheels and tires, Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring
Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with 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 tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
Completed associated paperwork and track parts
Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleague
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management