JOIN WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES AS A MECHANIC - TWU!
starting pay rate: $18.00 per hour
This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery and other related airport ground handling equipment.
Engine (Gas & Diesel), Hydraulics, Electrical
Requirements: MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
Engine (Gas & Diesel), Hydraulics, Electrical
Diagnose and repair malfunctions as needed
Utilize technical drawing and testing equipment
Obtain replacement parts, install and/or make repairs
Confer with Manager for complex repairs, which require approval
Completion of paperwork as required
Must provide own tools
Experience required:3 - 5 years’ mechanical experience required
Pay based on experience level, MUST HAVE Heavy equipment experience for consideration. History in Airport Ground Support Equipment, or experience in heavy equipment in crane, oil field, mining rail, or maritime preferred
Required Skills
Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:
Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, restricted spaces including fuel cells an aircraft belly areas.
Push, pull, lift, and 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 and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Drive vehicles weighing up to ten (10) tons (up to forty (40) tons in select assignments) in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.
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.
Work in a high noise-level environment.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals, write legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.
Must be able to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks on own.
Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
Required Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required. Computer familiarity necessary. Demonstrates qualities of initiative. Must be able to lift 50 to 70 pounds (31.9kg). Ability to work weekends (ie. Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. May be necessary to speak other language(s), in addition to English, depending on customer contract. Must be able to maintain airport authority access, and be able to work scheduled shifts. Must be able to follow direction and work safely. May be necessary to be able to speak other languages depending on contract. If CDL is required, then the position is subject to random Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing.
Must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:
Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, restricted spaces including fuel cells an aircraft belly areas.
Push, pull, lift, and 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 and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Drive vehicles weighing up to ten (10) tons (up to forty (40) tons in select assignments) in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.
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.
Work in a high noise-level environment.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals, write legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.
Must be able to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks on own.
Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.