Diesel Automotive Mechanic: O'Hare International Airport

As a 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.

• Location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Rate of pay: $28.00 an hour
• Schedule: 40 hours a week with two consecutive days off depending on the operational needs of the shop.
• Shift Hours- Open Availability Is Required For Any Shift/ Any Day. Including weekends.
• Uniforms provided
• Public Parking/ Free parking
• Great Benefits and room for growth!

Required: Must possess basic mechanical/automotive tools and toolbox prior to start date

 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 preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment 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.

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 Construction Mechanic, EN Enginemen

 Benefits

•  Uniform Provided
• Advancement Opportunities
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage.
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision

Working Conditions

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