GSE Journeyman Mechanic - Grow in Advanced Diagnostics & PM

unitedgroundexpressexternal; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Flight ticket discounts

Vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision plans

FSA & LT disability

401(k)

Paid training

Parking or transportation assistance

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

United Ground Express (UGE) is hiring a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Journeyman Mechanic at DEN to support PM and light to moderate repairs. You will work with senior technicians, gaining hands-on training in diagnostics and complex repairs in a demanding airport environment.

The role offers a structured training program, progression toward advanced GSE expertise, and opportunities to document work and collaborate across teams, with travel to other GSE shops as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a heavy, medium, or light-duty mechanic or equivalent mechanical role.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills; willingness to learn advanced systems.
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Must possess own set of basic hand tools.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services on a variety of GSE.
• Complete light to moderate repairs under established procedures.
• Assist senior technicians with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex repairs.
• Safely operate, test, and return GSE to service after maintenance or repairs.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, work instructions, and basic schematics.
• Document work performed, parts used, and labor hours in the CMMS.

Skills

Heavy machinery repair

Troubleshooting basics

Read electrical & hydraulic schematics

Own basic tools

Non-traditional schedules

Workplace safety

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS Fleet Focus

MS Office (Excel/Word/Teams/PP)

Job description

United Ground Express (UGE) is hiring a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Journeyman Mechanic at DEN to support PM and light to moderate repairs. You will work with senior technicians, gaining hands-on training in diagnostics and complex repairs in a demanding airport environment.

The role offers a structured training program, progression toward advanced GSE expertise, and opportunities to document work and collaborate across teams, with travel to other GSE shops as needed.