GSE Mechanic

Menzies Aviation LATAM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation LATAM in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced aircraft service vehicle mechanic. The role focuses on repairing and rebuilding refueling and support equipment, inspecting parts, and maintaining critical systems to keep our operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of mechanical experience, strong English skills, and flexibility for varying shifts. A pre-employment drug test and badges are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and obtain required badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles and perform repairs to engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on refueling equipment and maintain maintenance records.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Provide preventive care to equipment and timely repairs to keep aircraft services teams operating effectively.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment following health, safety and security policies.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Job Details

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.

Pay

$30.00/hour - $35.00/hour

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.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• 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, ensuring a clean and safe working environment

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.

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 pass pre-employment drug test.
• 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 the 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.