Equipment Mechanic III- SJC Airport

About the position

The GSE Mechanic Level III is responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repairs on both motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground support equipment. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • 6 years of verified experience required
  • Must provide their own tools and toolbox
  • Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
  • Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • 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, 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
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
  • 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)

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • paid time off
  • growth opportunities
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