Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; El Centro (CA); In loco; USD 44.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Amentum is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic in El Centro, CA to diagnose and repair GSE, train junior staff, and maintain maintenance records for aircraft support operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues, inspecting and testing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Competenze

• GSE or equivalent equipment experience (4+ years).
• FRC rework procedures, publications and schematics familiarity.
• Diesel and electrical mechanic experience.
• Depot GOP experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and pass drug screen.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid driver's license.

Mansioni

• Diagnose malfunctions and repair GSE per specs.
• Maintain equipment records and dispatch GSE.
• Operate GSE to test serviceability.
• Follow environmental and safety standards.

Conoscenze

GSE maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Formazione

High School diploma

Strumenti

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Circuit testers

Descrizione del lavoro

Amentum is currently searching for an Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to work in our El Centro, California location (NAF El Centro).

Job Summary:

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

This mechanic maintains external fuel and grounding systems, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fee; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions;extreme HOT; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.Position may require travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Four (4) or more years of experience working on GSE or equivalent equipment.
• Must be familiar with FRC rework procedures, Publications and schematics.
• Diesel and electrical mechanic experience.
• Experience with Ground Operations Procedures (GOP) for Depot Level FRC ASE.
• Experience in use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
• Must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Must be able to obtain DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY LOCAL POPULATION ID CARD/BASE ACCESS PASS REGISTRATION.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or appropriate training in functions such as Inspection maintenance and repair on various ground support equipment.
• Able to work efficiently with minimum supervision.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $39.12 per hour. Plus $7.75 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.

For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.

Compensation Details:

$39.12

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/03/2026 - 02/03/2027

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.