Ground Support Equipment Worker White Sand Missile Range NM
About The Position
The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers 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. This mechanic 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. This work also does the following: 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. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic 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.
Requirements
- Must possess the following skills: Generator and power plant operations, electrical generation and distribution, diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance, principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Must be able to read electric schematic drawings and interpret its symbols that represent real-world objects.
- Must have the ability to analyze and interpret US Army and/or Commercial Technical Manuals with relation to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Must have the ability to verify the serviceability of equipment, determine the economic reparability of the item, and determine the extent of maintenance effort and repair parts required to restore the item to the prescribed serviceable condition.
- Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident for more than 3 years in order to obtain NACI and CAC Card eligibility.
- Ability to pass a post offer drug screen clearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 18 years of age.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Able to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 70 pounds with the frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds.
- Able to climb in and out of military/civilian vehicles and related equipment.
- Able to stand for at least two continuous hours.
- Able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours.
- Able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet.
- Must possess good communication skills.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Military Experience Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Advises and trains lower grade workers 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
