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Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

Ground Service Equipment Utility Specialist

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Description At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip‑top shape.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying and checking tools, test equipment and certain commodities in and out of the warehouse, as well as the servicing, receiving, cleaning, transportation, inventory storage and accounting of tools, test equipment, parts and commodities used in the daily operation

Perform routine maintenance tasks of general nature, such as servicing and transporting equipment

Light maintenance tasks such as replacing head light/taillights, wiper blades, oil changes, excluding troubleshooting

Routine fluid and vehicle operational inspections

Limited cart and dolly work, excluding welding and major structural repairs

Surface treatment on engines, aircraft, and component parts with chemicals and sandblasting equipment

Automotive and light truck tire build up and servicing

Perform minor repairs on food service equipment

Assist Technicians with work as requested

GSE Utility Specialists are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United Contract

New employees are required to join the union

GSE Utility Specialists must be able to work around the clock shifts including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions

Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority

Other tasks as assigned and outlined in the CBA

Qualifications What’s needed to succeed:

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Mechanical competence

Working knowledge of tools associated with aircraft and automotive repair or ability to work with cleaning solutions and chemicals

Strong social skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment

Good verbal, written, communication and computer skills

Mobility requirements include lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing

Must be able to work in confined spaces

Customer focused

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours weekends and holidays

Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority

Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record (suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid)

What will help you propel from the pack

Certificate from an accredited trade school

Auto parts inventory experience

The starting rate for this role is $22.11.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

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