Heavy Diesel Mechanic

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services in Austin, TX is seeking a GSE Mechanic Level III to repair and maintain motorized and non-motorized Ground Service Equipment for airline operations.

You will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair engines, electrical, hydraulic and braking systems, and document your work while complying with safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• 6 years of verified experience in GSE maintenance.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be able to interpret manuals and use test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and braking systems on mobile lift and conveyor equipment.
• Operate and test ground equipment to assess performance.
• Complete paperwork and track parts per maintenance events.
• Adhere to safety procedures and PrimeFlight safety standards.

Skills

GSE maintenance

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Safety procedures

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Sunday-Thursday2:00Pm-10:30PM$35.00-$37.00

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

As a GSE Mechanic Level III, your primary responsibility will be repairing andmaintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground ServiceEquipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs ona wide range of ground support equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air
• Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done oneach piece
• Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, Overhaul or Modify:
• Engines and transmissions
• Electrical systems
• Brakes and braking systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems
• Bumpers and body work
• Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
• Towing hitches and towing bars
• Undercarriages, wheels and tires
• Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves,manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring
• Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulicissues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards andsafety regulations
• Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such ascarburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditorysensors
• Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and driveshafts
• Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
• Completed associated paperwork and track parts
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe workingenvironment for yourself and your colleagues
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• 6 years of verified experience required
• Must provide their own tools and toolbox
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically,including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers,and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person andthrough electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA,Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work variousshifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above arerepresentative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment asapplicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/orfingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clearvision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet ormore); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up anddown or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depthperception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances andspatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye tobring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to payfor this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factorsincluding qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunityemployer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated forpositions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race,ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteranstatus, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, geneticinformation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with allapplicable federal, state/province, and local laws.