GSE Technician - DEN

Southwest Airlines • Denver, CO

89d • $34

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail-oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as part of this integral Team at our Denver (DEN) Station.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree required.
• 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree required.
• Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform minor or major body repair.
• Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations.
• Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work well under stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a Team.
• Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch.
• Proficiency in metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in equipment spray painting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree preferred.
• Experience using a computer inventory tracking system preferred.
• ASE and A/C Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry.
• Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment.
• Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work.
• Creates and tracks work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program.
• Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

Benefits

• Pay of $34.73 per hour, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position.
• Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too).
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings.
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan.
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED