Airport Operations Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wisconsin Retirement System Pension

Health insurance for employees and/de­

Dependents included

Job summary

Outagamie County is seeking a Mechanic to perform skilled repair and maintenance on vehicles, construction equipment, and airfield systems. The role supports airfield operations and requires some snow removal duties with a 2:00pm–10:00pm second shift; overtime may be required.

The position offers benefits through the county retirement plan; health coaching and clinic services are provided for employees and dependents enrolled in county health insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanics with engines/heavy equipment focus and 4+ years of experience.
• Airport experience and knowledge of FAA regulations preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and diagnose automotive, construction, and road equipment for defects.
• Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and welding to repair parts.
• Maintain time and materials records for each project.
• Conduct airfield safety inspections and snow removal operations.
• Assist in grass mowing and other airfield tasks and fence repairs.
• Order supplies and maintain building as required.

Skills

Read repair manuals/diagrams

Mathematical calculations

Communication in English

Team coordination

Long hours during snow removal

Education

Associate Degree in mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor: Airfield, the Mechanic performs skilled repair and maintenance on all vehicles, construction equipment, and other complex and specialized equipment. Also assists in airfield maintenance.

Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm 2nd shift, overtime may be required. This position also has snow removal duties. Schedule will be discussed in depth more at time of interview.

Outagamie County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension.

The Outagamie County Employee & Family Clinic is at no cost to Outagamie County employees and dependents (ages 12 months and older; PT age 13 & up) enrolled in a County health insurance plan. Health coaching is available at no cost to all employees. Health coaching is also available to dependents (age 12 yrs and up) enrolled in a County health insurance plan.

Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses automotive, construction and road equipment for mechanical defects.Performs general repairs and overhauls on gasoline and diesel engines, components and systems.
• Overhauls, repairs, adjusts and rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, and components of vehicle and equipment ignition, hydraulic, steering, braking, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension, components and mechanisms.
• Performs lubrications and related preventative maintenance functions.Welds equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen vehicle parts and other equipment.
• Maintains records of time and materials on each project.
• Performs airfield safety inspections of runways and aircraft maneuvering areas.
• Performs repairs of air conditioning systems and overhead door assemblies.
• Performs snow removal operations including plowing, brooming, sanding and de-icing applications.
• Assists in grass mowing and other airfield tasks, including fence repair.
• Orders supplies as they related to the maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains SRE building, as required.
• Conducts continuous airfield inspections looking for and removing objects which could cause damage to aircraft.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in mechanics with specific training in engines and maintenance of heavy equipment with at least four years experience

• Airport experience and knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations preferred

• Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Knowledge of construction, assembly, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance and repair procedures of automotive, construction, and specialized equipment, subsystems and components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use all types of tools, test equipment and diagnostic equipment of the mechanical trade, knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of welding practices and techniques.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects and make repairs to engines, assemblies, components, and other systems on automotive, construction and other specialized equipment and also to detect by inspection, worn and broken parts, and parts that have been assembled incorrectly.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Ability to complete oral and written reports and records.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays during snow and ice removal operations and as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.Ability to learn and use standard airport phraseology.Must be capable of hearing and responding to transmissions by air traffic control tower personnel and airport staff.
• Ability to learn and apply FAA regulation parts 107 and 139.
• Ability to follow instructions, exercise good judgment and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull, and lift up to 100 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.