GSE Mechanic

GSE Mechanic

As a GSE Mechanic for Northern Air Cargo, you are the technical heartbeat of our ground operations. You will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a diverse fleet—ranging from heavy diesel pushback tugs and de-icer trucks to complex AC/DC generators and snow removal equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance & Servicing

• Perform comprehensive preventive maintenance inspections and servicing on a wide range of company vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain ground support assets including line trucks, vans, box vans, pushback tugs, baggage tugs, and belt loaders.
• Service specialized aviation support equipment such as AC/DC generator sets, portable heaters, compressors, and de-icer trucks.
• Upkeep miscellaneous equipment including maintenance/stair stands and other assets used in the support of aircraft and buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnostics & Repair

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Utilize schematics, wiring diagrams, and test equipment to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
• Perform gasoline and diesel engine diagnosis and repair as required.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete maintenance actions effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operations & Logistics

• Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment, including snow removal machinery, man-lifts, and forklifts.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance to meet operational demands.
• Travel on company business for up to two weeks at a time with minimal notification.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of five years of hands-on mechanical experience required (Trade or technical school may be substituted for a portion of experience).
• Tooling: Must own all personal tools necessary to complete the maintenance actions listed above.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with Aero-Tec heaters, FMC deicer trucks, auto body repair, and stick or MIG welding is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Previous experience with maintenance-related computer programs is highly desirable.

Language and Reasoning Skills

• Communication: Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Technical Literacy: Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Comprehension: Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, including troubleshooting charts.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Alaska driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Class B CDL and Medical Certificate are preferred.

Physical Demands and Environment

• Manual Dexterity: Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and tools.
• Mobility: Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Strength: Must be able to push or pull up to 100 pounds for general maintenance tasks.
• Environment: Frequently required to work outdoors in sub-zero temperatures for extended periods during winter months.

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