GSE/Diesel Mechanic Level 2: $27.50/hr

Menzies Aviation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to support airport service vehicles, including refueling equipment and associated systems. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical components, ensuring safe, reliable aircraft services.

The role requires 6 months to 2 years of diesel experience, ability to work varied shifts, and a valid US driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diesel mechanic coursework completed preferred.
• 6 months to 2 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Must be 18+ and possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Able to lift/move up to 70 lbs and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles; repair gas/diesel engines and hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform regular quality control checks on refueling equipment and maintain maintenance records.
• Provide preventative care to equipment to keep aircraft services teams operating safely and effectively.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Flexibility with shifts

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Diesel mechanic coursework

Tools

Ratchet

Swivel

Socket set

Extension 3 and 6

Wrenches

Pliers

Air tools

Screwdrivers

Pry bars

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, aassuring a clean and safe working environment
• Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
• Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience/background
• Coursework in diesel mechanic
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess valid US drivers license
• Must have authorization to work in the USA
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• 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
• All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: A Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed
• 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

Mechanic - Tool Requirements

¼ DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 1/8 – 9/16
• Extension 3 and 6

½ DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Extension 3 and 6
• Standard 3/8 - 15/16
• 6 Impact Extension
• Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16

3/8 DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Extensions 3 and 6
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 5/16 – 1
• Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16

WRENCHES

• Combination wrenches ¼ -15/16
• Allen Wrenches 1/16 – 3/8
• Crescent Wrenches 8 and 12

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

• Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
• 4-pound Sledge
• Punch and Chisel Set

SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

• Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Pry Bar 24

AIR TOOLS

• 1/2 Drive Impact Gun
• OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
• Tire Chuck

PLIERS

• Channel Locks 12
• Standard Pliers 8

MISCELLANEOUS

• Flashlight
• Tire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)
• Tape Measure (25)
• Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
• Gloves
• Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
• Small Locking Road Box

What we are looking for:

• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.