Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Fort Irwin, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking an organized Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (GSEM) for their work site located at the Army's National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA. This role involves diagnosing malfunctions and repairing Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advising and training lower-grade personnel, inspecting and approving maintenance actions, and solving repair problems using technical documentation and automated systems. The GSEM will also maintain external fuel and grounding systems, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspect, test, and operate GSE, service equipment, and diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions. Responsibilities include disassembling and assembling GSE components, removing, repairing, and reinstalling GSE parts, stenciling and marking GSE, handling hazardous materials, preparing GSE for storage and deployment, operating and servicing GSE towing vehicles, maintaining vehicle and equipment records, providing dispatch services for GSE, and practicing good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience repairing and maintaining one or a combination of the following: Ground Vehicles (track or wheeled), Power-generation equipment, Rotary or fixed wing aircraft, Industrial mechanical equipment (pumps, conveyors, lifts, etc.).
Military experience with maintenance and/or mechanical background (91, 88, 3521 or other mechanical MOS would be best).
Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
Forklift Operator license required.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a government facility helpful, but not required.
Class A license preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Advises and trains lower-grade personnel on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions.
Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.
Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
Analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
Maintains vehicle records.
Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
Diagnoses all system components including electrical, electronics, and emissions related fault codes etc., in order to repair or replace faulty parts, as indicated by required testing or visual observations.
Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within their scope of work.