Traveling Diesel Mechanic

Traveling Mechanic

Traveling Mechanic to work on Tugs, Belt Loaders, Pushbacks, Trucks and more

Tuesday - Saturday

$38 - $40 per hour

As a GSE Mechanic Level III, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air

Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, overhaul or modify:

• Engines and transmissions
• Electrical systems
• Brakes and braking systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems
• Bumpers and body work
• Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
• Towing hitches and towing bars
• Undercarriages, wheels and tires
• Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations

Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors

Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts

Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals

Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment

Completed associated paperwork and track parts

Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues

Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

18 years of age or older

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

6 years of verified experience required

Must provide their own tools and toolbox

Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location

Must hold a valid driver's license.

Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)

Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands

Must be able to push, pull

Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights

Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals

Exposure to outdoor elements

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers

Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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