Electric Ground Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company
Horizon Air
The Team
Airports are expansive. That's why we rely on our ground vehicles (trucks, transports, vans, automobiles, and other ground vehicles) to be as reliable and safe as our aircraft - to be sure we're where we need to be quickly and safely. If you are an auto mechanic, good with electrical systems, diagnostics, can problem-solve on the fly, and share our values and commitment to creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic is responsible for Ground support equipment repairs at Horizon Air. As a member of the Ground Support team, this individual contributor role ensures properly maintained ground equipment.
Key Duties

• Responsible for cost effective repair of ground support equipment.
• Prioritize equipment repair needs.
• Work with manager to provide adequate equipment to the field.
• Maintain equipment in safe condition.
• Keep track of parts and create work orders.
• Analyze maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Work with leads, supervisors and manager to provide responsive service to the station's repair needs.
• This position will require travel to other cities to repair equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required

• 2 years maintenance experience, which may include experience with fabrication, auto body, automotive mechanics, heavy-equipment (diesel) mechanics, and electric vehicle and generator mechanics.
• Ability to be qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), and is not currently disqualified from operating a CMV.
• Must be able to obtain a current DOT medical certificate.
• Ability to provide a list of violations or the certificate required to qualify as a DOT driver under the provisions of the FMCSA as listed in the 49CFR.
• Must have an adequate complement of own tools.
• Authorization to enter and exit Canada.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in some inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• ASE Certification.
• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Electric powered vehicle experience.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Starting Rate
USD $29.13/Hr.
Pay Details

• $2,000 hiring bonus paid after 30 days of employment for external candidates only.

Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements
Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 503") and the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 ("VEVRAA"). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
9/10/2026
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Type
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Requisition Type
Frontline
Location
Portland, OR - Airport
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