GSE Mechanic

Daifuku; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Line Services (ELS) is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on ground support equipment. The role includes handling automotive, electrical, and hydraulic systems, training junior mechanics, and following manuals and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of mechanic experience, and own tools. Travel may be required, and weekends/holidays shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as heavy, medium or light duty mechanic.
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Must have own set of hand tools.
• Travel may be required depending on location.
• Be able to work non-traditional schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of general workplace safety requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs ground support equipment and facilities.
• Performs complex maintenance assignments involving automotive, electrical, systems, and related trade skills.
• Trains, mentors and guides Jr. GSE Mechanics.
• Reads and interprets repair manuals and schematics and follows supervisor/manager instructions.
• Works in tight or high spaces with PPE and fall protection.
• Completes forms and uses a computer for communications and administrative tasks.
• Complies with safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CMMS

Personal hand tools

Job description

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on various types of mechanical equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance and repair of ground support equipment and facilities.
• Executes complex maintenance assignments involving but not limited to automotive, electrical, systems and other related trade skill sets.
• Trains, mentors and guides Jr. GSE Mechanics.
• May have input on the hiring and promotion of others in the mechanic employee group.
• Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic electrical and hydraulic schematics and supervisor/manager’s instructions.
• Works in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follows and complies with all company and federally established policies and procedures
• Utilizes a computer to perform a variety of communications, training and administrative processes.
• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Completes all safety training as assigned by the Company.
• Compliance with all ELS safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 2 years experience as heavy, medium or light duty mechanic.
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Must have own set of hand tools common to the trade.
• Depending on the location, may be required to travel.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of general workplace safety requirements and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Strong hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• State and/or ASE certification in automotive and diesel repair or associated field.
• 3+ years experience as a heavy, medium or light duty mechanic.
• 1 year experience working in a CMMS.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures related to equipment repair.

ELS STATEMENT

Elite Line Services (ELS) is an Aff... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.

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