Mechanic, GSE - ORF

Signature Aviation•Norfolk, VA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Persons employed as a GSE Mechanic is expected to inspect and maintain ground support equipment used in operations. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling ground support equipment. They will also check and service equipment with fuel, water, oil, and hydraulic fluid, and diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals. The role involves building and assembling machines or mechanical components, inspecting machines, engines, and transmissions to diagnose functionality issues, and conducting repairs for maximum reliability. Performing thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems, cleaning and lubricating machinery components, and replenishing fluids are also key duties. Additionally, the mechanic will provide consultation on maintenance and preventative measures, keep logs of work, report on issues, and complete GSE paperwork as required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for team members due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or for qualified applicants with disabilities, provided it does not impose an undue hardship.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED plus one (1) year experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Ability to pass background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge, and be insurable by the company's insurance policies.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Must have your own tools.
Must possess valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior GSE or heavy equipment experience preferred.
Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus.
Valid certification (ASE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain ground support equipment used in operations.
Troubleshoot, repair and/or overhaul ground support equipment.
Check and service ground support equipment with fuel, water, oil and hydraulic fluid.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.
Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.
Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users.
Keep logs of work and report on issues.
Completion of GSE paperwork as required.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Read, write and fluently speak and understand the English language.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Write routine business correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, supervisor and employees.
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers).
Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
Very good communication skills.
A problem-solving ability.
Very good physical strength and stamina.