Diesel Mechanic $25.00/hour - Bradley International Airport - BDL

As member of the Menzies Aviation Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic team you will be responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. 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.  

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
• Repair all non-motorized equipment.
• Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger; including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
• Repair and replace all tires and wheels.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate service equipment vehicles.
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment.
• Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
• Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years mechanical experience
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment background, physical test and a drug screen.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: a Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge
• 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.
• Required: Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

Mechanic - Tool Requirements

¼” DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 1/8” – 9/16”
• Extension 3” and 6”

½” DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Extension 3” and 6”
• Standard 3/8” - 15/16”
• 6” Impact Extension
• Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16”

3/8” DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Extensions 3” and 6”
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 5/16 – 1”
• Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”

WRENCHES

• Combination wrenches ¼” -15/16”
• Allen Wrenches 1/16” – 3/8”
• Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

• Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
• 4 pound Sledge
• Punch and Chisel Set

 SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

• Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Pry Bar 24”

AIR TOOLS

• 1/2” Drive Impact Gun
• OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
• Tire Chuck

 PLIERS

• Channel Locks 12”
• Standard Pliers 8”

MISCELLANEOUS

• Flashlight
• Tire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)
• Tape Measure (25”)
• Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
• Gloves
• Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
• Small Locking Road Box

 Military Occupational Codes

 Army 91B/91S; Airforce 2A6X2; Marine Corp GSE 6072 Mechanic, 6073 Mechanic/Electrician, 6074 Cryogenics/Mechanic, 6499 Mobile Facility Tech/ Generator Mechanic, Engineer Mechanic - 1341 Engine Equipment Mechanic, 3500 Motor T Tech, 3521 Auto Maintenance Tech, 3524 Fuel Mechanic, 2141 Assault Amphibious Vehicle Mechanic, 2147 Light Armored Vehicle Mechanic; Navy Rating Codes -AS Aviation Support (GSE), MM Machinist Mate, AD Aviation Machinist Mate, CM Constru