Ground Support Technician - ABQ

Southwest Airlines•Albuquerque, NM

42d•$35

About The Position

of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail-oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as part of this integral Team. Check out what a day as a GSE Tech is like: swa.is/DayWithGSE. Additional details This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
Ability to perform minor or major body repair
Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
Ability to work well under stressful situations
Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
Proficiency in metal fabrication
Proficiency in equipment spray painting
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree
Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree
Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals
Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods
Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Required to have a complete set of mechanicï¿½s tools
Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends
Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree
Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system
ASE and A/C Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

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