GSE Mechanic

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The GSE Mechanic troubleshoots, inspects, maintains, repairs, tests, adjusts, assembles, installs, services, fabricates, and tows ground support equipment, both in service and during overhaul or modification. The mechanic certifies workmanship, including signing mechanical releases for field work. The role may also involve ordering, receiving, inventorying, securing, or distributing parts and supplies. Work is performed according to company regulations, procedures, and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager.

The mechanic conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment such as baggage loaders, tow tractors, pushback tractors, portable power units, and forklifts. The role requires maintaining accurate maintenance records, following safety protocols, coordinating with colleagues and vendors, and working independently with little supervision. Employees work in baggage management areas, repair stations, or airfields, often under deadlines tied to flight schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check to obtain an Airport Badge.
• Ability to read and work from diagrams as required.
• Diesel experience.
• Ability to work with color-coded wires and distinguish colors including red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
• Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow while driving in congested areas.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and complete required paperwork.
• Ability to work with tools and power tools, including while reaching, twisting, turning, and gripping.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to regularly speak and hear, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, lean, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, and climb, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds with the help of teammates and handle parts, tools, and equipment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with personal computer software.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair ground support equipment, including baggage loaders, tow tractors, pushback tractors, portable power units, and forklifts.
• Use fleet management software to maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, work orders, parts used, and time spent.
• Keep the workshop clean and organized, and store tools, equipment, and parts appropriately.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technology, and regulatory requirements related to ground support equipment maintenance and repair.
• Follow safety procedures and protocols.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, and external vendors to coordinate repairs, procure parts, and resolve technical issues.
• Drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, or up to 40 tons in select assignments, in congested areas.
• Use tools, including power tools, to assemble, disassemble, repair, and install parts and components.
• Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals and diagrams, and complete forms and paperwork legibly.
• Regulate own work with little supervision and complete tasks independently.
• Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, replace, test, adjust, assemble, install, service, fabricate, and tow ground equipment.
• Certify workmanship, including signing mechanical releases for field work.
• Order, receive, inventory, secure, or distribute parts and supplies as assigned.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay in advance.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, and discount shopping through WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED