Airport Technician - EWR

JGM; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JGM is seeking an Airport Technician at EWR (Newark) to operate and monitor baggage handling equipment, ensuring proper bag spacing and jam clearance. The role involves manual bag movement during outages, cleaning of the work area, and assisting with new hire training.

Candidates must be able to work in variable weather, endure a high-noise environment, and communicate in English. The job requires climbing ladders, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working rotating shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift components weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the baggage belt system; ensure proper spacing of bags and clear jams.
• Move baggage manually during system outages and assist technicians.
• Perform general cleanup around conveyor equipment to keep units free of trash, dirt and debris.
• Assist in training new hires and communicate effectively in English.

Job description

Job Description: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, which may be required of employees assigned to this job classification.

Airport Technician - EWR, New Jersey

Job Description: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, which may be required of employees assigned to this job classification.

Essential Job Functions:

Technicians are responsible for the operation of the belt. Must ensure proper spacing of bags and monitor the buildup of bags on the carousels. Must ensure that the bags are aligned as required and/or immediately clear any resulting jams. Technicians are responsible for the manual movement of baggage in the event of a system outage. Must perform general cleanup of work areas in and around the conveyor equipment at a frequency required to maintain units free of trash, dirt and debris. Maintainers perform semi-skilled maintenance under the supervision of a Dispatcher or Supervisor.

Technicians must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:

• Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, restricted areas. Push, pull, lift and carry components weighing up to 40-75 pounds.
• Must be able to climb 10 – 25 ft. in height on ladders and perform duties. Must have good coordination and good balance.
• Must be able to stand 60 – 75% during an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to operate the controls for a forklift or man lift (authorized employees only) in congested area.
• Drive vehicles weighing up to 3 tons on selected assignments in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Must have good eyesight.
• Work with color-coded wiring and other components which requires the ability to differentiate colors to include but not limited to red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
• Work in a high noise-level environment and tolerates dust and jet fumes. (Dust masks and earplugs are provided).
• Write and type legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.
• Must be able to communicate – verbal and written – in English and be understood by others.
• Be familiar with computers and Microsoft based operating systems.
• Must be able to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks on own.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays i.e. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and days off.
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
• Help training new hires.
• Cleaning the bag room, MIT & TSA area.

All of the above functions are normally performed within certain narrow time constraints which are usually dictated upon the actual arrival of an aircraft and its scheduled departure. The failure to perform these functions may result in passenger inconvenience caused by delayed aircraft departure and passenger and employee safety. The failure to perform these functions properly may result in serious injury to passengers, employees, damaged ground equipment and/or aircraft.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and operational requirements.