GSE Mechanic

Aircraft-Service-International-Group-; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a skilled mechanic for the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ramp. You will repair and rebuild airport service vehicles, inspect engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and ensure preventive maintenance supports the aircraft services team.

The role requires 3–5 years of mechanical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to read and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Open to weekends/holidays and variable shifts.
• Capable of welding and heavy lifting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems.
• Repair diesel engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems on airport service equipment.
• Document repairs and provide labor estimates with accuracy.
• Operate service vehicles and ground support equipment safely.
• Collaborate with team to maintain workflow and equipment uptime.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English literacy

Team collaboration

Welding ability

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Socket set

Deep sockets

Extensions 3” and 6”

Pry bars

Screwdrivers

Air tools

Job description

Washington DC, Virginia | DCA

Arlington, VA 22202, USA

Description

• Location: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA (DCA)
• Shift Schedule: 06:30 - 1500 Tuesday through Saturday
• Rate of Pay: $33.00 an hour
• REQUIRED: Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

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

• Perform preventative maintenance and resolve complex problemsby troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and combustion engine problems on customer-owned Tennant products and similar competitor models.
• Perform diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles and heavy equipment
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow
• Conduct heavy lifting and equipment repair tasks as needed
• Proficiency in working with diesel engines, Caterpillar machinery, and farm equipment
• Experience in heavy equipment operation preferred
• Ability to weld and perform heavy lifting tasks
• Prior experience as a service technician in the automotive industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Provide labor and time estimates.
• Document processes and service repairs using a computer.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports using Ebis Software.
• High attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• 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)
• Repair and replace all tires and wheels
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
• Maintain records relating to maintenance
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicle
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
• Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
• Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
• Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures

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.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
• 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.

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information

Mechanic - Tool Requirements

• Swivel
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Extension 3” and 6”
• Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Extension 3” and 6”
• Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16”
• Swivel
• Extensions 3” and 6”
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 5/16 – 1”
• Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”

WRENCHES

• 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

• OSHA Approved Air Nozzle

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

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.

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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