Automotive Mechanic: O'Hare International Airport

Automotive Mechanic: O'Hare International Airport

Job Category: Technical Requisition Number: AUTOM022980

Posted: June 12, 2026

Full-Time On-site Rate: $28 USD per hour Chicago O'Hare, IL | ORD Chicago, IL 60666, USA

Job Details

Description

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, 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.
• 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 pass pre-employment drug test.

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

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 the 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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Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Job Security:

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

3+ years experience is preferred but not required to be considered

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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