GSE Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic

Location: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS (ICT)

About the role

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment, ensuring all work is performed safely and supported by following established procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and resolve complex problems by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, and combustion engine problems on customer-owned Tennant products and similar competitor models.
• Perform diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Conduct heavy lifting and equipment repair tasks as needed.
• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule.
• Repair all non-motorized equipment.
• Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID).
• Repair and replace all tires and wheels.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the equipment.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicle.
• Perform an accident inspection on involved equipment.
• Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers.
• Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s).
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Provide labor and time estimates.
• Document processes and service repairs using a computer.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports using Ebis Software.

Requirements

• Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Skills

• Proficiency in working with diesel engines, Caterpillar machinery, and farm equipment.
• Experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to weld and perform heavy lifting tasks.
• Prior experience as a service technician in the automotive industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation.

Tool Requirements

• ¼” DRIVE
  • Ratchet
  • Swivel
  • Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
  • Standard 1/8” – 9/16”
  • Extension 3” and 6”
• ½” DRIVE
  • Ratchet
  • Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
  • Extension 3” and 6”
  • Standard 3/8” - 15/16”
  • 6” Impact Extension
  • Deep Impact Socket 1/2
  • 15/16”
• 3/8” DRIVE
  • Ratchet
  • Swivel
  • Extensions 3” and 6”
  • Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
  • Standard 5/16 – 1”
  • Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”
• WRENCHES
  • Combination wrenches ¼” -15/16”
  • Allen Wrenches 1/16” – 3/8”
  • Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”
• HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES
  • Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
  • 4-pound Sledge
  • Punch and Chisel Set
• SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS
  • Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
  • Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
  • Pry Bar 24”
• AIR TOOLS
  • 1/2” Drive Impact Gun
  • OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
  • Tire Chuck
• PLIERS
  • Channel Locks 12”
  • Standard Pliers 8”
• MISCELLANEOUS
  • Flashlight
  • Tire pressure Gauge (Up to 120 PSI)
  • Tape Measure (25”)
  • Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
  • Gloves
  • Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
  • Small Locking Road Box

Schedule

0800 - 1630. Tuesday and must be able to work weekends.

Pay

$24.00 an hour