Machine Repair Technician 2 - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Train)

About Oshkosh AeroTech

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. The company’s trusted brands include LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more. Oshkosh AeroTech’s products support the toughest work in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC, electronic, and mechanical equipment, and control systems associated with the HAS ITT people mover and related equipment.
• Provide concise, accurate, and sufficiently detailed data for input of all maintenance information.
• Perform emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment and facilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Complete daily work log and work order paperwork for tasks accomplished during shift.
• Respond to maintenance calls when required and/or requested.
• Comply with the company safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3–5 years of experience in equipment and maintenance operations, or 3–5 years of electrical, electronic, or mechanical experience.
• Vocational training, technical degree, associate’s degree, or background in electrical or mechanical maintenance; a track record of electrical or mechanical skills is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair wiring and motor control systems.
• Familiarity with airport operations is a plus.
• PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of an MRT II, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces; ladder work is required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and confined baggage conveyor areas. Specific vision abilities include good close‑proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand‑eye coordination is required.

Work Environment

The work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. Noise levels are usually loud. Employees work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.