GSE Mechanic

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.

• Location: Philadelphia International Airport - PHL
• Required: Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox
• Shifts: 1st shift (11:00 - 1930 Off Thursday and Friday)
• 2nd Shift (1400-2230 Off Wednesday and Thursday)
• 3rd Shift (0400-1230 Off Monday and Tuesday)
• Pay : $24

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, assuring a clean and safe working environment

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.
• We are ideally looking for an individual with auto maintenance or forklift maintenance 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

GSE Mechanic - Tool Requirements

¼” Drive set

Standard 3/16” – 9/16”

Deep 3/16” – 9/16”

Metric 4mm -15mm

Deep 4mm – 15mm

3/8 Drive set

Standard 5/16” – 1”

Deep 5/16” – 1”

Metric 7mm – 22mm

Deep 7mm – 22mm

½ Drive set

Standard 3/8” – 1-1/2”

Deep 3/8” – 1-1/2”

Metric 10mm -36mm

Deep 10mm – 36mm

Wrenches

Combination ¼” – 1-5/16”

Combination 7mm -20mm

Allen wrenches Standard and Metric

Crescent wrenches 8” and 12”

Oil filter wrenches set

Hammer, Chisels, Punches

16oz ball peen

32oz ball peen

4 lbs. sledge

Punch and Chisel set

Screwdrivers and Pry bars

Screwdriver set [Flat, Phillips, and Torx ]

Pry bar 12” and 24”

Pliers

Channel Locks 12”

Standard pliers 8”

Needle nose

Diagonal cutter

Wire stripper

Wire crimper

Safety wire pliers

Vice Grips 7”, 10”, and 12”

Snap ring pliers set

Air Tool or Battery Tool Plus Impact Sockets

3/8” Gun

½” Gun

OSHA approved air nozzle

Miscellaneous

Flashlight

25’ tape measure

Test light

Jumper wire [2 set]

Pick set / scribe

Wire brush

Inspection mirror

Tire valve stem /core tool

Spark plug gapping tool

Brake adjusting spoons

Fuse puller automotive

Feeler gauge

Ramp Toolbox

Benefits

• Uniform Provided
• Advancement Opportunities
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage.
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision

Military Occupational Codes

Army 91B/91S; Airforce 2A6X2 ; Marine Corp GSE 6072 Mechanic, 6073 Mechanic/Electrician, 6074 Cryogenics/Mechanic, 6499 Mobile Facility Tech/ Generator Mechanic, Engineer Mechanic - 1341 Engine Equipment Mechanic, 3500 Motor T Tech, 3521 Auto Maintenance Tech, 3524 Fuel Mechanic, 2141 Assault Amphibious Vehicle Mechanic, 2147 Light Armored Vehicle Mechanic; Navy Rating Codes -AS Aviation Support (GSE), MM Machinist Mate, AD Aviation Machinist Mate, CM Construction Mechanic, EN Enginemen.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.

The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. Must have Electrical, Maintenance, and computer knowledge. Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager.

Performs periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, company vehicles. Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting. Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for MENZIES AVIATION.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70lbs.

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.

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