GSE Mechanic - Customs & Border Protection

Amentum•Grand Forks, ND

11d

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs GSE. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspects, tests, and operates equipment to determine serviceability, and maintains equipment and vehicle records. The mechanic may travel periodically in support of customer missions and may perform other duties to support the overall mission. The position requires maintaining external fuel and grounding systems; servicing equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air; and repairing mechanical and electronic systems and components. The mechanic also supports GSE dispatch and positioning for aircraft maintenance and flying operations, prepares equipment for storage and mobility deployment, and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. The work environment can range from a standard office setting to outdoor or other conditions involving severe temperature changes, inadequate lighting, dust, wind, rain, or high noise. Adequate ear protection is required in high-noise areas. The mechanic must provide their own tools.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
High school graduate or equivalent certificate from an accredited program.
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license with a HAZMAT endorsement.
Proficiency with Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, for email and other communications.
Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and to read, write, and comprehend or interpret data.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

Diagnose malfunctions and perform diagnostics and repairs on GSE, including less complex repair and maintenance problems.
Inspect and approve completed maintenance actions.
Resolve repair problems using drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications.
Use automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
Analyze, diagnose, and repair GSE using electrical and electronic test equipment and hand tools.
Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE; inspect, test, and operate equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
Diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components; remove, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall components and accessories.
Stencil and mark GSE in accordance with technical publications.
Store, handle, label, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable environmental standards and regulations.
Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles.
Maintain vehicle records and update paper and electronic equipment records.
Provide GSE dispatch service, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
Maintain good housekeeping, hazardous-material practices, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
Travel periodically in support of customer missions and perform other duties as needed to support the overall mission.