GSE Mechanic

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

11d

About The Position

The Mechanic troubleshoots, disassembles, inspects, cleans, repairs, replaces, tests, adjusts, assembles, installs, services, fabricates, and tows ground equipment in service or undergoing overhaul or modification. The position certifies workmanship quality, including signing mechanical releases for field work. It may also include ordering, receiving, inventorying, securing, or distributing parts and supplies, and assisting other Mechanic personnel with assignments. The Mechanic follows company regulations, procedures, and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager; completes required work forms; and communicates with company personnel as directed. The role also requires awareness of staff, contractors, and visitors and reporting security breaches or suspicious activity while complying with site security procedures. This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement requiring membership in the Transport Workers Union and payment of union dues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
Ability to read and work from diagrams as required.
Diesel experience required.
Must possess the minimum established company tool requirements.
Ability to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks independently.
May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), depending on assignment.
If a CDL is required, the position is subject to random Department of Transportation drug testing.
Ability to distinguish colors, including red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
Ability to perform work in variable weather and environmental conditions and in a high-noise environment.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to join the Transport Workers Union and pay union dues.

Nice To Haves

Paint and body experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, replace, test, adjust, assemble, install, service, fabricate, and tow ground equipment.
Certify the quality of workmanship, including signing mechanical releases on field work.
Order, receive, inventory, secure, or disburse parts and supplies as assigned.
Work with other Mechanic personnel as needed to complete assignments.
Follow company regulations and procedures and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager.
Complete forms connected with work assignments and communicate with other company personnel as directed.
Monitor staff, security contractors, and visitors for security concerns; report breaches, suspicious occurrences, and non-compliance with the site security plan.
Comply with site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations.
Bend, stoop, and crawl in tight, restricted spaces, including fuel cells and aircraft belly areas.
Push, pull, lift, and handle parts and components weighing up to 60 pounds during assembly, disassembly, repair, and installation.
Drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, or up to 40 tons in select assignments, in congested areas.
Operate tools, including power tools, while assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals and diagrams, and complete required forms legibly.
Report to work on a regular and timely basis.