Fleet Mechanic (Airport Equipment)

Swissport International AG•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Swissport is seeking a Heavy Equipment & Fleet Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of airport support vehicles and equipment that keep aircraft, passengers, and cargo moving safely and efficiently. No aviation experience is required, as training on airport-specific equipment and systems will be provided. The expected pay range is $25.00-$33.00/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company-paid holidays. Candidates currently employed by Hallmark Aviation Services are not eligible for consideration.

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Hydraulic knowledge or basics necessary. Must be willing to learn hydraulic systems.
Good oral and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills.
Willing to clean and maintain a safe workshop.
Willing to travel when necessary for training or to assist other SP stations with GSE needs as required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school training and or a mechanical background preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and drive all types of ground service equipment – motorized and non-motorized.
Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment.
Provide trouble-shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required.
Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been accurately diagnosed and repaired.
Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment.
Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, municipal, state, federal and SP requirements.
Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
Retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non airside in good standing at all times.
Follow all safety guidelines set out by WCB, EPA, WHIMIS, and SP management.
Keep GSE shop and its equipment always clean and serviceable, report all deficiencies to management.
Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
Liaise with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.
Work as a self-starter and report to shop leads daily.