ORD Heavy Equipment / Automotive Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic (Airport Equipment)

Swissport International AG • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 rate is $26.00-$36.00/hour, determined by a skill assessment. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company-paid holidays.

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.
• Will 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation time
• Sick time
• Company paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed