ANC Heavy Equipment / Automotive Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic (Airport Equipment)

Swissport; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks a GSE Mechanic responsible for the maintenance and service of all Ground Service Equipment. This role ensures safe and reliable equipment meets legal standards. Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) contributions, paid vacations, and more.

Qualified candidates should have a valid driver's license and ideally a mechanical or trade school background. Duties include maintaining GSE equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license.
• Trade school training and mechanical background preferred.
• Good communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
• Perform preventive maintenance on ground support equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls involving GSE.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Good oral and verbal communication skills

Good computer skills

Education

Trade school training and/or mechanical background

Job description

Job Summary

GSE Mechanic is responsible for service and maintenance, keeping in good order all Ground Service Equipment at a designated station, ensuring Swissport Ramp and other service agencies remain safe with reliable equipment that meets all local and governing laws.

The expected pay rate is $25.00/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Eligibility Requirement: Candidates who are currently employed by Hallmark Aviation Services are not eligible for consideration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive all types of GSE equipment – motorized and non-motorized.
• Perform and demonstrate competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required.
• Possess basic hydraulic knowledge or be willing to learn hydraulic systems.
• Complete required airport deicing training; report to work during snow, ice, and cold weather; overtime may be necessary during weather emergencies.
• Work outside in all weather conditions year‑round.
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been accurately diagnosed and repaired.
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment.
• Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, municipal, state, federal and SP requirements.
• Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non‑airside in good standing at all times.
• Follow all safety guidelines set out by WCB, EPA, WHMIS, and SP management.
• Keep GSE shop and its equipment always clean and serviceable, reporting all deficiencies to management.
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.
• Work as a self‑starter and report to shop leads daily.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Trade school training and/or a mechanical background preferred.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Willing to clean and maintain a safe workshop.
• Willing to travel when necessary for training or to assist other SP stations with GSE needs as required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Swissport is 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.