GSE Technician - MDW

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on Southwest flights

401(k) company match up to 10%

Profit-sharing potential

Competitive health insurance

Health plan from day one

Benefits overview link

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking a skilled GSE Technician to diagnose and repair aviation ground-support equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems. You will perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance, create work orders, and stay current through ongoing training in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred ASE and A/C certifications, and a valid driver's license. Overtime and union-set schedules apply; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and in stressful situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment.
• Performs preventative and unscheduled maintenance on all ground equipment.
• Attends training and maintains proficiency in their work.
• Create and track work orders in maintenance tracking program.
• Must wear company ID badge and meet physical requirements.
• May perform other duties as directed by leaders.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Technical manuals

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive repair degree preferred

Job description

Department:

Cargo Provo & GSE

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $35.77 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependants
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Like working with tools and solving problems? Ground Supply Equipment (GSE) Technicians at Southwest keep things moving behind the scenes by fixing and taking care of the powerful machines we use on the ground—like trucks, carts, and de-icing gear. They build, repair, paint, and make sure everything works safely.It’shands-on work that helps flights take off smoothly and keeps the airport running strong. Check out what a day as a GSE Technician is like: swa.is/DayWithGSE

Additionaldetails

• This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.

• Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime isrequiredto support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.requiredand no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available.

• Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup

We’recommitted to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
• Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
• Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
• Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
• Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform minor or major body repair
• Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
• Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
• Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
• Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
• Proficiency in metal fabrication
• Proficiency in equipment spray painting

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree

Experience

• Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree
• Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree
• Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system

Licensing/Certification

• ASE and A/C Certification preferred
• Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods
• Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas
• May be required to work thru inclement weather

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Required to have a complete set of mechanic�s tools
• May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight stays
• Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit Sharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Pay Rate:

$35.77

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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