GSE Technician

Executive Aviation•Saskatoon, SK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Aviation is looking for a full-time Automotive Technician to work on our Ground Service Equipment (GSE), based at the Saskatoon Airport. This person would enjoy working independently, but reporting remotely to the Shop Foremen. They would coordinate and complete all PMI objectives as well as prioritizing, diagnosing, and fixing GSE or vehicle repairs for the base, or other bases as needed. This person would be expected to travel for PMI or maintenance repairs to bases in our network and have on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Licensed Technician/ Apprentice
On call availability
Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs
Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
A criminal background check
Hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

An ability to meet all conditions of employment: Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Use various hand and power tools
Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
Diagnose equipment problems and determine repair needs; determine priority repairs with guidance from the lead hand
On call responsibilities
Legally able to travel outside of the country, if needed