Mechanic, Automotive

Envoy Air Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Envoy Air Inc is seeking Automotive Mechanics to maintain ground equipment at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $27.40 per hour with no airline experience required. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and trade certification or related experience. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring operational efficiency. Join a supportive team focused on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Trade certification or 12 months' experience in maintenance trades.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on various ground equipment.
• Troubleshoot to diagnose and repair automotive equipment.
• Maintain equipment such as aircraft tugs and tow tractors.

Skills

Automotive mechanic skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automotive Inspection certificate/licenses

Job description

Overview

Now hiring Automotive Mechanics to help maintain our ground equipment, no airline experience required!

New Pay Rate: $27.40 / HR!

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact?

• The Automotive/Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic performs maintenance assignments requiring the skills of one or more of the maintenance trades such as auto mechanic, heating and air-conditioning engineer or other similar skilled journeyman trades.
• Maintains equipment within the facility such as aircraft tugs, tow tractors, belt loaders, power units, and company vehicles.
• Performs the necessary sequence of operations to troubleshoot and diagnose in order to disassemble, clean, check, repair, rework, replace, fabricate, assemble, install and adjust any automotive and ground equipment, machinery, accessories, and parts.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18
• High school diploma, GED, or International equivalent
• Possess a valid, unexpired and unsuspended state driver’s license; some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this role.
• Trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician, Commercial Transport Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or twelve (12) months' experience in one or more of the maintenance trades.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating days off.
• Ability to distinguish colors red, green, yellow, white, and blue.
• Lift items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Previous experience maintaining mobile ground power (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 ton), air start units (but will also consider experience in Farm or Heavy Industrial equipment).
• Automotive Inspection certificate/licenses preferred.
• Experience in maintenance trades such as auto mechanic, heating/air conditioning, or other similar journeyman trades preferred.
• Attention to detail in order to ensure tasks are completed with precision and have the ability to troubleshoot tasks.

Location

O'hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago, Illinois

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Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.