Mechanic -2nd Shift at the Appleton International Airport

Mechanic

Outagamie County Core Values: Invested in Serving, Better Together, Create Progress, Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Operations Supervisor: Airfield, the Mechanic performs skilled repair and maintenance on all vehicles, construction equipment, and other complex and specialized equipment. Also assists in airfield maintenance.

Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm 2nd shift also snow operations 12 hour shift during winter weather

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Key Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses automotive, construction and road equipment for mechanical defects. Performs general repairs and overhauls on gasoline and diesel engines, components and systems.
• Overhauls, repairs, adjusts and rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, and components of vehicle and equipment ignition, hydraulic, steering, braking, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension, components and mechanisms.
• Performs lubrications and related preventative maintenance functions. Welds equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen vehicle parts and other equipment.
• Maintains records of time and materials on each project.
• Performs airfield safety inspections of runways and aircraft maneuvering areas.
• Performs repairs of air conditioning systems and overhead door assemblies.
• Performs snow removal operations including plowing, brooming, sanding and de-icing applications.
• Assists in grass mowing and other airfield tasks, including fence repair.
• Orders supplies as they related to the maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains SRE building, as required.
• Conducts continuous airfield inspections looking for and removing objects which could cause damage to aircraft.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree in mechanics with specific training in engines and maintenance of heavy equipment with at least four years experience
• Airport experience and knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations preferred
• Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

Required or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Knowledge of construction, assembly, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance and repair procedures of automotive, construction, and specialized equipment, subsystems and components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use all types of tools, test equipment and diagnostic equipment of the mechanical trade, knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of welding practices and techniques.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects and make repairs to engines, assemblies, components, and other systems on automotive, construction and other specialized equipment and also to detect by inspection, worn and broken parts, and parts that have been assembled incorrectly.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Ability to complete oral and written reports and records.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays during snow and ice removal operations and as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio. Ability to learn and use standard airport phraseology. Must be capable of hearing and responding to transmissions by air traffic control tower personnel and airport staff.
• Ability to learn and apply FAA regulation parts 107 and 139.
• Ability to follow instructions, exercise good judgment and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull, and lift up to 100 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.