Mechanic- Ground Equipment Technician

FSM Group LLC•Atlanta, GA

1d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

FSM Group has several openings for both skilled and semi-skilled mechanically-minded individuals for our Atlanta Jackson Hartsfield International Airport equipment maintenance shop. If you enjoy working with your hands on and around heavy machinery in an aviation setting, this is the job for you! FSM Group is a commercial aviation services provider, which means that in addition to fueling aircrafts, we have shops which work on vehicles and equipment that support the Atlanta Airport operation. Luggage tugs, catering trucks, fuel carts, diesel trucks, transport vehicles, tanker trucks, de-icing vehicles, and other ground support equipment all come through our shops for maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and new paint jobs.

Requirements

1-2 years of mechanical experience of any kind (preferably auto mechanic, box truck, HVAC, refrigeration systems, etc.)
Mechanical mindset that enjoys problem-solving
General knowledge of carburetors, alternators, starter motors, batteries, hydraulics, small engines, radiators, and diesel engines
Mechanics are required to bring their own set of basic tools (wrenches, ratchets, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools, Allen wrenches, and voltmeter).
18 years of age or older
Reliable transportation
Eligible to work in the United States
Valid state driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and federal fingerprint background check
Ability to problem solve
Basic mathematical skills
Demonstrated regular, predictable attendance at the airport location
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate in English while on the job with customers, coworkers, or supervisors who only speak English, in emergencies or other situations in which employees must speak a common language to promote safety
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Basic understanding of computer applications and data entries
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places.
Must be able to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights.
Must be able to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet.
Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead.
Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level.
Must be able to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time.
Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions.
Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses.
Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and controls.
Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms.
Maintain the following vision capabilities: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors), Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point), Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances)