Ground Support Equipment Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE) using conventional and digital multi‑meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Advise and train lower‑grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex problems; inspect and approve completed maintenance actions.
• Study drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications to solve repair problems.
• Use automated maintenance data systems to monitor trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems; service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE; inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine serviceability.
• Disassemble, clean, treat for corrosion, reassemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories; stencil and mark GSE per technical publications.
• Store, handle, label, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment; operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle records and update paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provide dispatch service for GSE, positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Ensure good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
• Perform other duties as required to support the overall mission, including periodic travel in support of customers’ mission.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate from an accredited program.
• Current valid state driver’s license.
• Commercial driver’s license with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Minimum two (2) years full‑time experience on diesel generators and vehicles.
• Minimum one (1) year experience on gasoline engines and vehicles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) for email and other software communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain workflow, and read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical data.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $39.63