Airport Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Description

Reports to: GSE Supervisor | GSE Manager | General Manager

Location: Wichita, KS | ICT

Pay: $24.00/hour increased to $25.00/hour following one year of service and a successful performance review

Overview

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

Main Accountabilities Include

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Assuring a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties and tasks as required.
  
  

Safety, Security and Compliance

All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
• Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
• Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
• Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass background check and obtain Custom seal.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.