Menzies Aviation

GSE Mechanic

Menzies Aviation  •  $28/hr  •  Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

  • Location: Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA(PIT)
  • Rate of Pay: $28.00 an hour
  • REQUIRED Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

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

  • Perform preventative maintenance and resolve complex problems by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and combustion engine problems on customer-owned Tennant products and similar competitor models.
  • Perform diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Conduct repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow
  • Conduct heavy lifting and equipment repair tasks as needed
  • Proficiency in working with diesel engines, Caterpillar machinery, and farm equipment
  • Experience in heavy equipment operation preferred
  • Ability to weld and perform heavy lifting tasks
  • Prior experience as a service technician in the automotive industry
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Provide labor and time estimates.
  • Document processes and service repairs using a computer.
  • Produce timely and detailed service reports using Ebis Software.
  • High attention to detail, and self-motivation.
  • Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • 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
  • Maintain records relating to maintenance
  • Drive and operate service equipment vehicle
  • 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
  • Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
  • Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures

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 a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience

· Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.

· Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

· Comfortable working in all weather conditions.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information

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

  • Flashlight
  • Tire 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

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Menzies Aviation

About Menzies Aviation

People. Passion. Pride. These have driven our team 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 350 locations in 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help.

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers and their customers. And we care about the communities in which we operate.

We understand that what we do makes a difference at many levels. Our services help keep people moving with everyone playing their part, delivering with precision, round the clock, every minute of every day. In this we take immense pride, and it strengthens our determination to deliver.

Our core services include ground, air cargo and fuel services.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1833
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