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Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

In this role, you will play an important part in our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) department The GSE /Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on ground support equipment, heavy machinery and other related aviation equipment. Your main job duties may include (but are not limited to):

● Troubleshooting, disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating, or towing any ground equipment while in service or while undergoing overhaul and/or modification.

● A vast knowledge of Engine (Gas & Diesel), Hydraulics, Electrical, welding and pneumatics.

● Ability to understand and utilize technical drawing and testing equipment.

● Obtain replacement parts, install and/or make the required repairs.

● Confer with the Manager for complex repairs, which require approval.

● Completion of paperwork as required.

● Must provide your own tools.

Experience required: 3-5 years’ mechanical experience required.

● Pay based on experience level, preferred Heavy equipment experience for consideration.

● Extensive knowledge in Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE), or experience in Scissor lift, Aerial lifts, Forklift and platform vehicles preferred

Required Skills

Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:

● Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, and restricted spaces.

● Push, pull, lift, and parts and components weighing up to 50 pounds in the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, or installation of these parts and components from a sitting, standing, bending, squatting, or overhead position.

● Lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds.

● Drive vehicles weighing up to ten (10) tons (up to forty (40) tons in select assignments) in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.

● Work with color-coded wiring and other components which requires the ability to differentiate colors to include but not limited to red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.

● Operates a variety of tools, including hand, power and pneumatic, in the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components while reaching, twisting, turning, and gripping.

● Work in a high noise-level environment.

● Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals, write legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.

● Must be able to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks on own.

● Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.

Required Experience

● High school diploma or equivalent required.

● Computer familiarity necessary.

● Demonstrates qualities of initiative.

● Must be able to lift 50 to 90 pounds.

● Ability to work weekends (ie. Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off.

● Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. ● Must be able to maintain airport authority access and be able to work scheduled shifts.

● Must be able to follow directions and work safely.

● Valid driver’s license.

● Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a preferred qualification and may be required in the future, then the position is subject to random Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing

Engine (Gas & Diesel), Hydraulics, Electrical, welding and pneumatic

(Heavy Equipment Experience is highly preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Opa-locka, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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