Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Summary: The airport is seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanic to develop/manage the airport equipment maintenance program. This position is crucial to ensure the smooth operation and safety of County-owned Airport equipment. Ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various equipment maintenance and demonstrate a proactive approach to managing maintenance and repair schedules and procedures. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, fire trucks, fuel trucks, tractors, mowing implements, small equipment (mowers/weed-eaters), generators, and other Airport grounds equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Maintenance:

•  Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various types of equipment, including inspections, repairs, and component replacements; perform preventive maintenance procedures (oil changes, lubrications, tune-up, replacing hoses, lines, batteries)

•  Troubleshoot, diagnose, and service mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on gasoline and diesel engines, exhaust systems, etc., all systems on a wide variety of equipment.

•  Maintain and repair a wide variety of airport equipment such as aircraft tugs, fuel trucks, fire trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and bat-wing mowers, fork lift, zero-turn mowers, small-engine equipment, and minor airline ground equipment (baggage conveyors and ground-power units).

•  Perform basic mechanical duties like (changing oil, filters, brake pads, lines and hoses).

•  Maintain all fuel trucks in accordance with ATA 103 fueling regulations.

•  Maintain aviation tank farm operation and compliance with FAA and supplier regulations.

2. Maintenance Department Oversight:

•  Responsible for equipment pre-operation checklist, and reporting equipment issues.

•  Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring that all equipment and facilities are properly maintained.

•  Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of necessary parts and supplies (oil, lubricants, other fluids).

3. Documentation and Reporting:

•  Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs and inspections. Report to management regarding equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Other Job Functions: Performs other job-related duties, as directed.

NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; mechanical and technical skills and knowledge obtained by specialized training, formal education and/or extensive on-the-job training as a mechanic; 5 years of related job experience in both gasoline and diesel engines; knowledge of centrifugal pump repair.

Specialized Requirements: Valid Commercial Driver’s License. Pass background check as required by FAA and TSA security requirements. Must live within 30 minutes of the Airport.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and understand technical repair and installation manuals; math calculation skills; problem solving skills; interpersonal skills necessary to interact and cooperate with co-workers and deal effectively with vendors and suppliers.

Work Situations/Demands/Efforts: Job requires organizing; attention to detail; working alone and as part of a group; flexibility in order to perform a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties; dealing with emergency situations; driving trucks; operating machinery. Employee works independently within established guidelines and time frame; requires assistance only with unusual, non-routine problems and situations; 24-hour call out possible.

Position is considered Essential in the Airport’s Emergency Plan, requiring employee to shelter at airport, along with other Airport Essential staff, during emergency events.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an open shop area shared with others and also outside; employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration; heavy machinery and equipment with moving parts; adverse atmospheric conditions from dust, fuel and chemical fumes, paint, other.

Physical Requirements: Job duties require regular walking and standing; working with tools, electrical equipment, heavy machinery; driving trucks and other vehicles; operating lawn, grounds and other mechanical equipment; climbing; moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs., such as tools, equipment, supplies, by lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling. Appropriate safety precautions must be observed.

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