Ground Support Equipment Worker

About the role

The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders of a higher-grade Mechanic. Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctions of GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Prepares GSE for storage and transportation.
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records, and documents maintenance actions.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Servicess equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, other relevant hazardous materials and compressed air.
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records.
• Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times.

Requirements

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years recent experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment and/or appropriate training in functions such as Inspection maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment used in support of electronic systems or sub-systems.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Security Clearance Required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credential/authorization.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Diesel engines.
• Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of complex Crane systems.
• Knowledge of Rigging/Lifting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and troubleshooting i.e., 220/440V.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Diesel engines.
• Continuous Process Improvement.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of complex Crane systems.
• Rigging/Lifting equipment.
• Electrical equipment and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly.
• 11 paid holidays annually.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $40.05 per hour. Plus $7.75 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Schedule

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.