Diesel Mechanic/ Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Menzies Aviation; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform essential quality control checks and maintain equipment for ground support. Candidates should have mechanical experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. This role is crucial for ensuring safe and effective operations in aviation services.

Qualifications

• 1 year mechanical experience required.
• Must possess valid US driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on equipment.
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicles.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding

Ability to lift 70lbs

Proficient in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
• Maintain records relating to maintenance
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicles
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
• Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
• Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 1 year mechanical experience
• Welding and/or painting experience is preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess valid US driver’s license
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.
• The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager.
• Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship.
• Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for MENZIES AVIATION.

EEO Statement

Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the company

John Menzies plc is the holding company of Menzies Aviation, an aviation services business based in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing ground handling, cargo handling, cargo forwarding and into-plane fuelling.

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