Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

21d

About The Position

The Mechanic troubleshoots, disassembles, inspects, cleans, repairs, replaces, tests, adjusts, assembles, installs, services, fabricates, and tows ground equipment while in service or undergoing overhaul or modification. The role certifies workmanship quality, including signing mechanical releases for field work. Duties may include ordering, receiving, inventorying, securing, or distributing parts and supplies on or off airport facilities, and working with other mechanics assigned to an assignment. The mechanic follows company regulations, procedures, and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager; completes required work-assignment forms; and communicates with company personnel as directed. The position also requires monitoring staff, security contractors, and visitors for security concerns, reporting breaches or suspicious activity, and complying with site security procedures. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union and requires joining the union and paying union dues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Diesel experience required.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
Ability to read and work from diagrams as required.
Possess the minimum established company tool requirements.
Ability to regulate own work with little supervision and complete tasks independently.
May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), depending on assignment; if required, the position is subject to random Department of Transportation drug testing.
Ability to distinguish colors, including red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
Ability to read and write legibly and interpret maintenance materials.
Able to perform job functions in variable weather and environmental conditions.
Able to lift up to 70 pounds and lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Able to work in a high-noise environment.

Nice To Haves

Paint and body experience preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, inspect, clean, repair, replace, test, adjust, assemble, install, service, fabricate, and tow ground equipment.
Certify the quality of workmanship, including signing mechanical releases on field work.
May order, receive, inventory, secure, or disburse parts and supplies on or off airport facilities.
Follow company regulations and procedures and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager.
Complete forms associated with work assignments and communicate with company personnel as directed.
Remain alert to security activity and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
Comply with site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations.
Report to work regularly and on time.
Bend, stoop, and crawl in tight, restricted spaces, including fuel cells and aircraft belly areas.
Push, pull, lift, and handle parts and components weighing up to 60 pounds during assembly, disassembly, repair, or installation.
Drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, or up to 40 tons in select assignments, in congested areas.
Operate a variety of tools, including power tools, while assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals and diagrams, and complete paperwork legibly.