Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

About the role

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic is responsible for Ground support equipment repairs at Horizon Air. This individual contributor role ensures properly maintained ground equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost effective repair of ground support equipment.
• Prioritize equipment repair needs.
• Work with manager to provide adequate equipment to the field.
• Maintain equipment in safe condition.
• Create work orders.
• Analyze maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Provide responsive service to the station's repair needs.
• Travel to other cities to repair equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years maintenance experience, which may include experience with fabrication, auto body, automotive mechanics, heavy-equipment (diesel) mechanics, and electric vehicle and generator mechanics.
• Ability to be qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), and is not currently disqualified from operating a CMV.
• Ability to obtain a current DOT medical certificate.
• Able to provide a list of violations or the certificate required to qualify as a DOT driver under the provisions of the FMCSA as listed in the 49CFR.
• Authorization to enter and exit Canada.
• Able to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Able to travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
• Able to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work in some inclement weather conditions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to obtain airport security clearance.
• Able to communicate in English.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred ASE Certification.
• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Electric powered vehicle experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an adequate complement of own tools.
• Authorization to enter and exit Canada.
• Able to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Able to travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
• Able to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work in some inclement weather conditions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to obtain airport security clearance.
• Able to communicate in English.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred ASE Certification.
• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Electric powered vehicle experience.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and safety.
• Electrical systems.
• Diagnostics.

Benefits

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air offer a range of benefits including free stand-by travel privileges, comprehensive well-being programs, generous 401k match program, annual bonus plans, and generous holiday and paid time off. For more information, visit our career site and view benefits.

Pay

Starting Rate: USD $29.13/Hr. Pay Details: $2,000 hiring bonus paid after 30 days of employment for external candidates only.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

Seattle, WA - Airport