PBB Lead Technician

JSM Airport Services is seeking a highly motivated PBB Lead Technician to join our growing team at Nashville International Airport. This is a career-track opportunity, and we are looking for an individual ready to commit to a long-term professional future with our company, starting with an expected commitment of one year or more. This is a is a senior-level role with varied responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of the airport Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB). The primary function of this position is to provide electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance support. 

Benefits and Perks You’ll Appreciate:

• Ongoing career development and training opportunities
• Collaborate with a team in a dynamic environment
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Education and Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform/Footwear Program

Compensation:

Hourly Compensation: Starting at $24.00 (Dependent on Experience)
 
Responsibilities: 

• Work with a variety of tools/hand tools safely and properly, as well as utilize any/all appropriate safety and personal protective equipment (PPE),
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, which will include, but not be limited to, cleaning of bridges and surrounding areas, removal of debris from between conveyors, removal and replacement of conveyor covers for inspection and cleaning, and the recognition of potential issues through audial and visual inspection,
• Monitor system operations, diagnose equipment failures, and work with management on a repair plan.
• Perform major adjustments to ensure system functionality and reliability pertaining to both electrical and mechanical items.
• Clear and reset baggage handling system jams in a safe and efficient manner.
• Take temperature and speed readings of components and belting.
• Perform full replacement, rebuilding, and adjustment of components, including but not limited to bearings, motors, reducers, rollup doors, belts (replacement and repair), belts (tensioning and tracking), photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons.
• Perform advanced replacement, set-up, and troubleshooting of electrical components including, but not limited to: MCP components, local functional electrical switch boxes, VFD’s, ATR’s, belt shaft encoders, power and control wiring, coils, contractors, and interlocks.
• Able to read and completely understand wiring schematics.
• Work safely in a variety of locations that may include moving equipment and electricity, as well as small spaces, high spaces, dirty spaces, and hot spaces.
• Attend requested/required training, demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• Follow and comply with any company and/or federally established policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support the operation and our customer.
• Safety and Compliance Training as Required.

Qualifications: 

• High School Graduate or General Education Development (GED).
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (Job experience, professional development and continuing education may be substituted for educational experience)
  • Must be able to read and interpret repair manuals and basic mechanical schematics.
  • Must have at least 3( ) years of mechanical work experience
  • Must have at least 3( ) years of basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience with 120V, 480V, and 24V.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• Frequently lifting/moving items that may range in weight up-to 50 pounds, and occasionally up-to 100 pounds.
• Work safely in a variety of locations that may include moving equipment and electricity, as well as small spaces, high spaces, dirty spaces, hot spaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a drug screen (we promote/maintain a Drug Free Workplace), a driver's license check, a background check, and required federal fingerprinting, security threat assessment, as well as airport security badging, for continued employment.

Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at JSM:

At JSM, we recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Good for Business.

Our goal is to attract good job candidates, retain our best employees, and create a more engaged and productive workforce.  We want all our team members to feel safe, valued, respected, and involved in their roles at JSM. Together, we unite for diversity and inclusion. JSM is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status, and will not discriminate against anyone based on a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.