GSE Mechanic II

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a GSE Mechanic Level II, you will repair and maintain motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment, including tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, and trucks. You will perform advanced maintenance and repairs across a wide range of ground support equipment while following manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations. The position is based at DCA Airport and is scheduled Saturday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The listed wage is $32–$33 per hour. The role requires three years of verified experience, a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and the ability to provide your own tools and toolbox. Candidates must be at least 18, eligible to work in the United States, able to communicate effectively in English, and able to pass a background check and drug screen. Team members must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and may need flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The work involves physical activity and indoor and outdoor conditions. Duties may require lifting up to 70 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, working in confined spaces and at elevated heights, and exposure to noise, chemicals or biohazards, and outdoor elements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Have three years of verified experience.
Provide personal tools and a toolbox.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
Have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Access and interpret printed and electronic information, including using iPads or tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift up to 70 pounds; stand and walk for extended periods; reach, grasp, push, pull, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, squat, kneel, and climb; and work at elevated heights.
Be able to hear and respond to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Meet the job’s vision requirements, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Log equipment numbers and descriptions of work to be performed.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other ground equipment components.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations.
Remove, test, repair, or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points, and auditory sensors.
Check and adjust the tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Operate and test ground equipment to assess performance.
Complete associated paperwork and track parts.
Follow safety procedures and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.