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GSE Fleet Mechanic
Swissport
San Jose (CA)
On-site
USD 100,000 - 125,000
Full time
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Job summary
Swissport is looking for a GSE Fleet Mechanic to join its dynamic team in San Jose, California. In this essential role, you will service and maintain Ground Service Equipment, ensuring safety and reliability standards are met. Successful candidates will possess a valid mechanic license and be adept in both preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, gaining valuable benefits including health insurance and 401(k).
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Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required.
- Certification in a relevant trade must be maintained.
- Good oral and verbal communication skills necessary.
Responsibilities
- Service and maintain Ground Service Equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
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Overview
Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”
Overview
Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”
We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.
Job Summary
To service and maintain, keeping in good order all Ground Service Equipment at this Swissport station. To keep Swissport ramp and other Swissport service agencies with safe and reliable equipment that meets all local and governing laws.
The expected pay rate is $30-$38/hr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.
Your activities
- Operate and drive all types of equipment - motorized and non-motorized
- Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment
- Respond to requests for on-call maintenance after hours on all ground support equipment if GSE Manager deems necessary
- Provide trouble-shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required
- Modify and overhaul power plant, drive-train, brake, electric and hydraulic systems
- Prepare and paint ground support equipment to SP standards as required
- Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been properly diagnosed and repaired
- Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment
- Pick-up parts and material required for ground support equipment maintenance and repair
- Own and demonstrate proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, etc. required for equipment maintenance and repair
- Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, municipal, state, federal and SP requirements
- Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
- Will retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non airside in good standing at all times
- Follow all safety guidelines set out by WCB, EPA, WHIMIS, and SP management
- Keep GSE shop and its equipment clean and serviceable at all times, report any and all deficiencies to management
- Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
- Will liaison with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed
- Valid driver's license
- Have certification of completion in one of the following trades: Heavy duty/Commercial or Automotive mechanic license. Certification must be kept in good standing
- Knowledge of computer maintenance program, Maximo and Microsoft Office
- Good oral and verbal communication skills
- Willing to travel when necessary for training or to assist other SP stations with GSE needs as required
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.
Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!
- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
- IndustriesAirlines and Aviation
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