GSE Level II Mechanic – DTW Airport

Job Type:Full-Time

Schedule:Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wage:$30/hour

Description

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak with you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility).
• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry.
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect.
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression.

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

As a GSE Mechanic Level II, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service vehicles, such as tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, trucks, and more. In this role, you will perform advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground service vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service vehicles with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.

• Log vehicle numbers to be repaired, along with a description of the work to be completed on each vehicle.

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify:- Engines and transmissions

  • Electrical systems
  • Brakes and braking systems
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor vehicles
  • Bumpers and body work
  • Bag cart curtains and curtain rods
  • Towing hitches and towing bars
  • Undercarriages, wheels, and tires
  • Bushings, shafts, end plates, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hoses, and wiring

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations.

• Remove, test, repair, or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points, and auditory sensors.

• Check and adjust the tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.

• Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.

• Operate and test vehicles for performance assessment.

• Complete associated paperwork and track parts.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment 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.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• 3 years of verified experience required.
• Must provide their own tools and toolbox.
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices such as iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in person and through electronic means.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal, as applicable).
• Airlines operate 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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, as applicable.
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands.
• Must be able to push and pull.
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined or tight spaces.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and 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.
• Must be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and audible alarms.
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include:- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)- Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed

You should be proficient in:

• Automotive Repair
• Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
• Vehicle Repair
• Vehicle Inspection