GSE Mechanic - $36hr

Ultipro; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is hiring a Ground Service Equipment Mechanic at Seattle International Airport. The role involves repairing airport service vehicles, inspecting parts, and performing repairs across gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

You will work to maintain safe and efficient equipment, conduct routine checks, and ensure compliance with safety procedures while supporting the aircraft services team. Strong mechanical experience and badges are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or related experience and training.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must obtain/maintain Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles and repair gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality checks on refueling equipment and maintain records.
• Operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Provide preventive care to equipment and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment per health, safety and security policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

As member of the Menzies Aviation Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic team you will be responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. 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.

• Location: Seattle International Airport
• Required:Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

Pay Scale

• 6 months $37
• 12 months $38
• 18 months $39
• 24 months $40
• 36 months $41

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

• 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, assuring a clean and safe working environment

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information

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

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

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