Ground Support Equipment Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection

Amentum company; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to diagnose malfunctions and repair GSE. The role involves training junior staff, maintaining equipment records, and using diagnostic tools to ensure serviceability.

Travel may be required to support customer missions. Requirements include a high school diploma, US citizenship for CBP clearance, a valid driver's license with HazMat CDL, and 2+ years' diesel/generator experience plus 1+ year on gasoline engines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain CBP background investigation clearance (US citizenship required).
• Current valid state driver’s license; CDL with HazMat endorsement required.
• 2+ years of full-time diesel generator/vehicle experience; 1+ year on gasoline engines.
• Proficient in Office applications (Outlook/Word/Excel) for communications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair GSE; train lower-grade workers on diagnostics and repair.
• Monitor maintenance trends using automated data systems; maintain records.
• Diagnose/repair GSE with meters and test equipment; inspect and test operation.
• Maintain fuel and grounding systems; ensure safe operation of GSE.
• Disassemble/reassemble GSE components; prepare for storage and mobility deployment.
• Handle hazardous materials per environmental standards; dispose of waste properly.
• Provide dispatch support, maintain vehicle records, and assist in mission requirements.
• Travel periodically to support customers’ mission.

Skills

GSE repair experience

Office software proficiency

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Principal Accountabilities:

• Advise and train 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.
• Use 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.
• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Service 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.
• Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, remove, disassemble repairs, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories, stencil, and mark GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Store, handle, label, use and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations.
• Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle records, and update paper and electronic equipment records, provide dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Responsible for good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
• May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
• High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required.
• Must have a current valid state driver’s license.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience working full-time on diesel generators and vehicles.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience on gasoline engines and vehicles.
• Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.; especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• The ability to read and write and comprehend/interpret data.

Compensation Details:

Hourly Rate: $39.63

Original Posting:

09/22/2026 - Until Filled

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.

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