Diesel Mechanic

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is seeking a GSE Mechanic in Michigan to repair and maintain a wide range of ground service equipment, motorized and non-motorized. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing and testing engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and performing safety-compliant maintenance.

Target wage is $32.00-$40.00 per hour. Candidates must have at least 6 years of verified experience, provide their own tools, and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6 years of verified experience required.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Airlines operate 24/7; must be flexible for nights, weekends and holidays.
• FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs credentials as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air.
• Log equipment numbers with description of work.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, overhaul or modify engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, hydraulics, bumpers, wheels and tires.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Remove, test, repair or replace components such as carburetors, governors and sensors.
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance.

Skills

Communicate effectively in English

Tech literacy

Attendance

Driver's license

Education

6 years verified experience

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Description

GSE Mechanic

Target Wage $32.00 - $40.00/HR

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

As a GSE Mechanic, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air
• Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece
• Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, Overhaul or Modify:
• Engines and transmissions
• Electrical systems
• Brakes and braking systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems
• Bumpers and body work
• Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
• Towing hitches and towing bars
• Undercarriages, wheels and tires
• Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring
• Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations
• Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors
• Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts
• Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
• Completed associated paperwork and track parts
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• 6 years of verified experience required
• Must provide their own tools and toolbox
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual c