Mechanic (2nd Shift)

CLASS SUMMARY
Responsible for skilled repair and maintenance work on gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, including heavy construction equipment, snow removal equipment, aircraft crash trucks and fire and police vehicles with onboard computer systems. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs brake systems including ABS.
• Maintains records of repairs made, parts, and time worked.
• Makes emergency repairs out of the shop in all elements of weather.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and electronic systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains specialized snow and fire and police equipment.
• Operate and inspect all vehicles and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Troubleshoot and repair A/C components on all vehicles and equipment.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacture’s specifications.
• Repair and/or replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoist, cranes, and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure proper operations and efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems.
• Adjust and maintain, and repair or replace, subassemblies, such as transmissions and differential assemblies.
• Responds to airport emergencies as needed. Operates all snow equipment and communicates on the airfield and with co-workers in high stress situations.
• Forklift and various types of heavy equipment operation.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education: HSD/GED
Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5, experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment including strong experience working on large diesel vehicles/equipment.
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Required
• Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (or the ability to acquire a Class A within 6 months of the hire date)
• Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)
• Valid Driver’s license

Airfield Driving - This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF
• Theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines.
• Diesel engines, including fuel rail systems.
• Wide variety of hand and power tools.
• OSHA Standards, Airfield and FAA Regulations.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Establish and maintain effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
• Demonstrated skill in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
• Onsite Fitness Facilities

Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport, whether it be this role or another.