Ground Service Equipment Technician (Diesel Mechanic) $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Spartanburg County; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airline company as a Ground Service Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing essential equipment. This role requires hands-on experience and offers competitive benefits, including medical and flight privileges. Successful candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to work in various conditions.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Flight privileges

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• 24 months experience in troubleshooting and repair.
• Valid state issued driver’s license required.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain ground service equipment.
• Repair gas engines, diesel engines, and heavy industrial equipment.
• Work outdoors in different weather conditions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Computer Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas and Diesel Engines

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Motorized Equipment

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

Description- External

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized)
• Work will include diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension and brake systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines, heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start and ground electrical power units
• Ground Service Equipment Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
• Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
• Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
• New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

Qualifications

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum qualifications):

• 24 months of experience with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of gas and diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and motorized equipment
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must possess a valid state issued driver's license
• Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24/7 operation
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels
• Moderate lifting
• Computer experience for input and retrieval of data

What will help you propel from the pack(Preferred Qualifications):

• Certificate of completion from an accredited automotive school
• Experience with motorized equipment supporting airport ground operations

The starting rate for this role is $32.65.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodation.