Ground Support Equipment Technician - AUS

Department:

Cargo Provo & GSE

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as a part of this integral Team. 

Additional details 

• This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.   

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. 

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
• Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
• Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
• Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
• Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform minor or major body repair
• Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
• Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
• Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
• Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
• Proficiency in metal fabrication
• Proficiency in equipment spray painting

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree

Experience

• Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree
• Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree
• Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system

Licensing/Certification

• ASE and A/C Certification preferred
• Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods
• Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous