GSE Mechanic II

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The GSE Mechanic II repairs and maintains motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment, including tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, and trucks. The role performs advanced maintenance and repairs across a wide range of ground support equipment, diagnosing and correcting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations. This position offers guaranteed full-time hours and a target wage of $29.00–$32.00 per hour. The listed shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Team members may also need to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because airline operations run 24/7.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Have 3 years of verified experience.
Provide personal tools and a toolbox.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Access and interpret information in print and electronically using devices such as iPads/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, RAIC, 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.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in indoor or outdoor environments.
Be able to reach, grasp, push, pull, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, squat, kneel, and climb, including working at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
Be able to hear and respond to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Have the vision abilities specified for the job, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Log equipment numbers and describe the work needed for each piece of equipment.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, lift and conveyor systems, bumpers and bodywork, bag cart curtains and rods, towing hitches and bars, undercarriages, wheels and tires, and other listed components.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, 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 tolerances 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.
Demonstrate PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.