Sr. Technician

Daifuku Services America Corporation; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the airport services sector is seeking a Sr. Technician to oversee the maintenance and repair of critical baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. This role involves mentoring other technicians and ensuring equipment safety, making it ideal for experienced mechanical and electrical professionals. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a solid background in airport operations, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Trained or experienced in airport maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes maintenance and repairs on baggage systems and boarding bridges.
• Mentors and trains less experienced technicians.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Sr. Technician

Job Location

US-SC-West Columbia

# of Openings

1

Company Division

DSUS

Overview

Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges; Mentors, trains and assigns tasks of other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities

Responsibilities

Completes basic maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive, routine and emergency maintenance, clearing system jams; shift inspections, cleaning, and/or electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Monitors system operation; diagnoses equipment failures; ensures equipment is running safely.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and ensures equipment is running safely.
• Provides direction, guidance and expertise to other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities; conducts training and mentoring responsibilities, assigns tasks, may act as lead in the absence of senior personnel.

• Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic schematics and supervisor/manager's instructions.
• Works in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.

• Follows and complies with all company and federally established policies and procedures; completes all applicable training courses assigned by the company

• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs additional duties/assignments as may be required by management.

• Assists with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning and greasing.
• Completes all safety training as assigned by the Company.
• Compliance with all ELS safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

• Minimum 3 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience

• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• HVAC, welding/ brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills
• Minimum 3 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience
• 4+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background
• Minimum 2 years' experience with PLC logic, industrial electrical controls (troubleshooting and repair), and/or Industrial HVAC certification
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 2 years' experience mentoring/guiding and directing maintenance personnel

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or job type.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge, at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Company's insurance policy
• Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands of this position vary by day and are not based solely on a single workday.

Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand F (Frequently) Walk F (Frequently) Sit O (Occasionally) Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) Reach Outward F (Frequently) Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently) Climb/Balance F (Frequently) Crawl F (Frequently) Squat or Stoop F (Frequently) Bend or Kneel Drive F (Frequently) O (Occasionally)	10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51+ lbs O (Occasionally)
Push/Pull
10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51+ lbs I (Infrequently)

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
I (Infrequently) O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity less than 5% of the time Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near, Distance), Hearing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt and continual noise that is below OSHA's action level

ELS STATEMENT:

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