JFK Heavy Equipment / Automotive Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic (Airport Equipment)

Swissport; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 28,929 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport is seeking a GSE Technician to maintain ground service equipment ensuring safety and reliability. You will perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for equipment at the airport, reporting to management regularly.

This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate from $21.00 - $37.00/hr along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Trade school training or mechanical background preferred.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Good computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and maintenance on ground service equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance documentation.
• Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good oral and verbal communication skills

Welding experience

Good computer skills

Education

Trade school training or mechanical background

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast‑paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

A GSE Technician is responsible for service and maintenance, keeping in good order all Ground Service Equipment at a designated station, keeping Swissport Ramp and other service agencies safe with reliable equipment that meets all local and governing laws.

The expected pay rate is $21.00 - $37.00/hr. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Operate and drive all types of GSE equipment – motorized and non‑motorized.
• Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment.
• Provide trouble‑shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required.
• Hydraulic knowledge or basics necessary. Must be willing to learn hydraulic systems.
• Airport deicing training will be required. Reporting to work during snow, ice and cold weather required. Overtime is necessary during weather emergencies.
• Work outside in all weather conditions year‑round.
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been accurately diagnosed and repaired.
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment.
• Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, municipal, state, federal and SP requirements.
• Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
• Will retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non‑airside in good standing at all times.
• Follow all safety guidelines set out by WCB, EPA, WHMIS, and SP management.
• Keep GSE shop and its equipment always clean and serviceable, report all deficiencies to management.
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Will liaise with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.
• Work as a self‑starter and report to shop leads daily.

Your profile

• Valid driver's license.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Trade school training and or a mechanical background preferred.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Willing to clean and maintain a safe workshop.
• Willing to travel when necessary for training or to assist other SP stations with GSE needs as required.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.