Ground Service Equipment Mechanic

Avflight

Traverse City, MI

Full-Time

Job Description

Location: Traverse City, MI

Employment Type: Full Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

General Purpose of Job:

The Ground Service Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing on various types of mechanical equipment and facilities.

Duties:

Inspect, maintain, and repair ground services equipment used in the support of operations.
Perform all scheduled preventative maintenance for GSE
Independently perform basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures using test equipment, applicable manuals, and industry resources
Perform corrective repairs
Work according to company regulations and procedures and instructions from lead, supervisor, or manager.
Complete forms connected with work assignments
Ability to operate fork lift and tow equipment
Ensure to clean up any oil spills after working on equipment
Dispose of used fluids in proper location
Must be willing to occasionally perform other duties not associated with maintenance, such as aircraft fueling and deicing, cargo loading and unloading, and airline and charter ground operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Ground Service Equipment mechanic
Communication skills
Ability to read and work from diagrams
Ability to work under pressure
Paint and body experience preferred
Must have own roll-a-way tool box and meet minimum tool requirements
Must be 18 years or older
High School diploma or GED equivalent,
2 years related experience, Aviation experience a plus
Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment

Work Environment:
Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

EEO/AA