Lead GSE Mechanic

Responsible for leading and directing the activities of other GSE mechanics. Also does the work of a mechanic as required.

• Location: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
• Schedule:  40 hours a week with two consecutive days off depending on the operational needs of the shop. 
• Hourly Rate: $34.00 
• Required:  Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

MECHANICAL DUTIES

• All duties listed under GSE 1,2 and 3.
• Leadership Training
• Advanced trouble shooting.
• The ability to operate diagnostic equipment.
• The ability to read schematics (electrical, air, hydraulic).
• Verify that vehicles and equipment can pass appropriate safety inspections.
• Maintain repair and service all aspects of all vehicles and equipment.
• Determines the need and extent of repair work required on vehicles and equipment based on
  operator’s reports and testing equipment.
• Assist in instructing Mechanic 2 on work procedures applicable to their respective level.
  Inspects and approves work of Mechanic 2.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes required documentation and performs data entry.
• Lead GSE team in all aspects of GSE business group.

EQUIPMENT TYPES

• All equipment types listed under GSE 1 and 2
• Ground power unit
• AC/Heat cart
• Airstart
• Lower deck loader
• Main deck loader
• Hydrant cart (narrow and wide body)
• Refuel tanker (all size and fuel types)
• Deicers
• Cater truck
• Hi lift truck
• Hydrant truck
• Towbarless push back
• Transport trailer (fuel and cargo)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational/ Specialized Training.
• Experience operating diagnostic equipment.
• Certification from a recognized program, preferred.
• 5 years experience in automotive/ mechanical work.
• Requires a Valid Driver’s License.

GSE Lead Technician - Tool Requirements

• 1/2” DRIVE
• RATCHET
• SWIVEL
• SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
• BREAKER BAR
• EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”
• STANDARD 3/8”-1 ½“
• METRIC 14MM-24MM
• 6” IMPACT EXTENSION
• DEEP IMPACT SOCKETS ½”-1 ½”
• ADAPTOR ½” - ¾”
• WRENCHES
• COMBINATION WRENCHES ¼”-1 ½”
• METRIC COMBINATION WRENCHES 8MM-24MM
• ALLEN WRENCHES 1/16”-3/8”
• METRIC ALLEN WRENCHES 2MM-12MM
• CRECENT WRENCHES 8”,12”, 15”, AND 18”
• HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES
• BALL PEEN HAMMER 16 oz
• BALL PEEN HAMMER 32 oz.
• 4 POUND SLEDGE
• PUNCH AND CHISEL SET
• CENTER PUNCH
• MISC FILE SET
• THREAD CHASER
• 1/4” DRIVE
• RATCHET
• SWIVEL
• SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
• STANDARD 1/8”-9/16”
• EXTENSIONS 3” AND 6”
• METRIC 5MM-14MM
• 3/8” DRIVE
• RATCHET
• SWIVEL
• EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”
• SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
• STANDARD 5/16”-1”
• METRIC 8MM-21MM
• SPARK PLUG SOCKETS 5/8” AND 13/16”
• SCREWDRIVERS and PRY BARS
• PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, #3 AND STUBBY
• STANDARD HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, AND STUBBY
• PRY BARS 12”, 24”, AND 36”
• 1/2” DRIVE IMPACT GUN
• 3/8” DRIVE IMPACT GUN
• DIE GRINDER
• OSHA APPROVED AIR NOZZLE
• TIRE CHUCK
• 1/2” AIR DRILL
• 3/8” AIR DRILL
• 1/4” AIR RATCHET
• 3/8” AIR RATCHET
• PLIERS
• STANDARD PLIERS 8”
• NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS
• CHANNEL LOCKS 12” AND 15”
• BRAKE SPRING PLIERS
• WIRE STRIPPERS
• WIRE CRIMPERS
• WIRE CUTTERS
• DIAGNOL CUTTERS
• SLIP JAW PLIERS
• VICE GRIPS 7” ,10”, AND 12”
• JUMPER WIRES (2 SETS)
• TEST LIGHT 12 AND 24 VOLT
• DIGITAL VOLT METER (FLUKEMETER OR EQUIVELANT)
• FLASHLIGHT
• FEELER GUAGE SET
• SPARK PLUG GAPPING TOOL
• FUSE PULLERS-AUTOMOTIVE
• FUSE PULLERS-NON CONDUCTIVE A/C, HIGH VOLTAGE
• BRAKE ADJUSTING SPOONS
• TIRE PRESSURE GUAGE (UP TO 120 PSI)
• TIRE VALVE STEM/CORE TOOL
• O-RING PICK SET/SCRIBE
• INSPECTION MIRROR
• SNAP RING PLIERS SET
• TAPE MEASURE (25’)
• OIL FILTER WRENCHES (SMALL, LARGE)
• WIRE BRUSH
• GLOVES
• LARGE LOCKING ROLLAWAY TOOL BOX
• SMALL LOCKING ROAD BOX

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to succe