Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (Diesel)

Determines vehicle condition, performs inspections, and conducts diagnostic tests.  Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Service and Fueling equipment.

• Location: Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 
• Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour
• Required: Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards.
• Inspect, maintain, and modify ground equipment used in the support of Menzies Aviation operations.
• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
• Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify ground equipment.
• Familiarization with the theory of operation for governor-controlled vehicles, control linkages and clutches. Diagnose problems using test equipment, and applicable manuals. 
• Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors.
• Replace bearings, bushings, shafts, end plates, brushes, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose, and wiring as required.
• Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment. Conduct test drives.
• Maintain clean, legible vehicle records.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or completion of an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic degree program: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License. Possess/maintain a valid driver’s license and other FAA Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.  ASE Certifications a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, supervisor, as well as other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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