Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Systems Application & Technologies•Fort Irwin, CA

1d•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. The GSEM 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; and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. As a GSEM, you will maintain external fuel and grounding systems, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. You will also service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air as well as diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. The GSEM will also be responsible for disassembling and assembling malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removing, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, treating for corrosion, assembling, and reinstalling GSE components and accessories, stenciling and marking GSE in accordance with technical publications, storing, handling, labeling, using, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations, preparing GSE for storage and mobility deployment, and operating, cleaning, inspecting, and servicing GSE towing vehicles. The GSEM will maintain vehicle records and maintain and update paper and electronic equipment records. The GSEM will provide dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. The GSEM will practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

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 and you 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, repairs and maintains ground support equipment (GSE).
Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repairs of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
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.
Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE
Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
Operates, cleans, inspects and services GSE towing vehicles.
Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within their scope of work