DSUS Technician

Daifuku • Windsor Locks, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The DSUS Technician completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges. The role performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, conducting shift inspections, cleaning, and making electrical and mechanical adjustments. The technician diagnoses equipment failures with guidance from senior personnel and helps ensure equipment operates safely.

The technician reads repair manuals, basic schematics, and instructions from supervisors or managers. They may mentor, train, and assign tasks to personnel assisting with maintenance and repairs, and may act as lead in the absence of Senior Technicians or supervisors. The position also involves completing work-related forms, required safety and other company training, and additional duties assigned by management.

Work takes place under an airport terminal, sometimes in tight or elevated spaces, using appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection. Conditions may include dust, dirt, and continual noise below OSHA’s action level. Physical demands vary and include frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or kneeling, bending, and lifting or carrying lighter loads. Near and distance vision and hearing are required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 2 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the company’s insurance policy.
• Ability to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Commitment to working safely and promoting a safe work environment.
• Intermediate-level basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Windows, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to accept responsibility, solve problems, follow company procedures while meeting customer needs, and make sound decisions using available information.
• Ability to build effective relationships, communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and work well with people of varied backgrounds and personalities.
• Ability to stay organized, obtain resources needed for assignments, identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety, and work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in an airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills.
• At least 2 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
• At least 3 years of industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
• At least 1 year of experience with PLC logic and/or Industrial HVAC certification.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges.
• Perform preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, shift inspections, cleaning, and electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel and ensure equipment is running safely.
• Seek guidance from senior-level personnel and accept their training and mentoring.
• Provide direction and expertise to personnel assisting with maintenance and repair; conduct training and mentoring, and act as lead when Senior Technicians or supervisors are absent.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions.
• Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follow company and federally established policies and procedures, complete assigned training, and comply with ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Complete forms associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Assist with basic maintenance, including sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as required by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED