Certified Mechanic GSE Maintenance (up to $44/h) YVR

Swissport International AG; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the aviation industry as a GSE Mechanic Maintenance. You will be responsible for maintaining ground handling equipment, ensuring their safety and reliability. If you have experience, the required certifications, and a passion for aviation, we want you on our team.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Training

Group Benefits (Insurance, RRSPs)

Free Parking

Uniform

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in GSE Maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and necessary certifications must be maintained.
• Proficient in diesel engine diagnosis and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all ground handling equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Complete maintenance documentation as per regulations.

Skills

GSE Maintenance

Diesel Engines Diagnosis

Basic Welding

Hydraulic Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Heavy Duty/Commercial or Automotive Mechanic License

Tools

Own Tools

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

The GSE Mechanic Maintenance services and maintains all Ground Handling Service Equipment at this Swissport station, keeping them in good order. They will also make sure those equipements are safe and reliable that meet all local and governing laws.

Your activities

• Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground handling equipment
• Respond to requests for on call maintenance after hours on all ground handling equipment if GSE Manager deems necessary
• Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required
• Modify and overhaul power plant, drivetrain, brake, electric and hydraulic systems
• Prepare and paint ground support equipment to Swissport standards as required
• Operate and drive all types of equipment – motorized and nonmotorized
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been properly diagnosed and repaired
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment
• Pickup parts and material required for ground support equipment maintenance and repair
• Own and demonstrate proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, etc. required for equipment maintenance and repair
• Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, municipal, state, federal and Swissport requirements
• Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Always retains a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non airside in good standing
• Follow all safety guidelines set out by WCB, EPA, WHIMIS, and SP management
• Always keep GSE shop, and its equipment clean and serviceable, report all deficiencies to management
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements
• Liaison with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.

Your profile

• 1 - 3 years experience of GSE Maintenance
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain an d maintain a YXS D/A license
• Flexible to work on various shifts if needed (Morning, days, evening, weekends etc)
• Have certification of completion in one of the following trades: Heavy duty/Commercial or Automotive mechanic license. Certification must be kept in good standing
• Good oral and verbal communication skills in English
• Willing to travel when necessary for training or to assist other SP stations with GSE needs as required
• Must be proficient on diesel engines diagnoses and repair, basic welding, and basic hydraulic experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Transport Canada Security Clearance
• Possess your own tools

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs, etc.)
• Free parking
• Uniform

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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