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Menzies Aviation

GSE Mechanic

Menzies Aviation, Grapevine, Texas, us, 76099

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Overview People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.

Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.

Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.

Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, aassuring a clean and safe working environment

Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule

Repair all non-motorized equipment

Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)

Repair and replace all tires and wheels

Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment

Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment

Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers

Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp

Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) - Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

Must have maintenance experience

Coursework in diesel mechanic

Must be 18 years of age

Must possess valid US driver’s license

Must have authorization to work in the USA

Must pass pre-employment drug screen

Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English

Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs

Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions

All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: A Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed

Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge

Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Mechanic - Tool Requirements ¼” DRIVE

Ratchet

Swivel

Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)

Standard 1/8” – 9/16”

Extension 3” and 6”

½” DRIVE

Ratchet

Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)

Extension 3” and 6”

Standard 3/8” - 15/16”

6” Impact Extension

Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16”

3/8” DRIVE

Ratchet

Swivel

Extensions 3” and 6”

Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)

Standard 5/16 – 1”

Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”

WRENCHES

Combination wrenches ¼” -15/16”

Allen Wrenches 1/16” – 3/8”

Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.

4-pound Sledge

Punch and Chisel Set

SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2

Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2

Pry Bar 24”

AIR TOOLS

1/2” Drive Impact Gun

OSHA Approved Air Nozzle

Tire Chuck

PLIERS

Channel Locks 12”

Standard Pliers 8”

MISCELLANEOUS

FlashlightTire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)

Tape Measure (25”)

Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)

Gloves

Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox

Small Locking Road Box

Diversity Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Qualifications Education Required

Technical/other training

Experience

Preferred

6 months of Diesel Mechanic experience/background

Licenses & Certifications Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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