Field Service Technician

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.  We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents.  Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The work of the Field Service Technician classification includes troubleshooting, disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating, and inspecting required to maintain any fixed pedestal and apron drive aircraft passenger loading bridges, baggage transport systems, aircraft ground power generators, HVAC systems, aircraft ground portable water units and related equipment and all their components. Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors' activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• May be assigned to order, receive, inventory, secure or disburse parts and supplies on or off airport facilities.  
• Certifies for quality of own workmanship.  
• May have other Mechanic personnel assigned to assist him or her in completing an assignment.  
• Works according to FAA and Company regulations and procedures and instructions from Lead or supervisor.  
• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures and will communicate with other Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company.
• Must be able to work underneath trucks and equipment for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift, and hold ground equipment parts and components weighing up to 60 pounds In the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, or installation of these parts and components from a sitting, standing, bending, squatting, or overhead position.
• Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40-pound 200-volt KVA electric cable.
• Lift and carry tools and equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Move and climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Drive vehicles weighing up to ten (10) tons in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.
• Driving vehicles weighing up to two (2) tons which requires good depth perception.
• Work with color-coded wiring and other components which requires the ability to differentiate colors to include but not limited to red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
• Operate a variety of tools, including power tools, in the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components while reaching, twisting, turning, and gripping.
• Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals, write legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, i.e., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days-off.

**This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.** 

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Lift and carry tools and equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, and crawl