GSE Mechanic

Menzies Aviation Careers•Arlington, VA

9d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

Requirements

Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox
Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in heavy equipment operation preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and resolve complex problems by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and combustion engine problems on customer-owned Tennant products and similar competitor models.
Perform diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles and heavy equipment
Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow
Conduct heavy lifting and equipment repair tasks as needed
Proficiency in working with diesel engines, Caterpillar machinery, and farm equipment
Experience in heavy equipment operation preferred
Ability to weld and perform heavy lifting tasks
Prior experience as a service technician in the automotive industry
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Provide labor and time estimates.
Document processes and service repairs using a computer.
Produce timely and detailed service reports using Ebis Software.
High attention to detail, and self-motivation.
Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
Repair all non-motorized equipment
Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
Repair and replace all tires and wheels
Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
Maintain records relating to maintenance
Drive and operate service equipment vehicle
Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.