Ground Service Equipment Technician $500 Signing Bonus

Job Summary:

The GSE Technician I is responsible for detailing and cleaning all ground support equipment cabs, engines, compartments and providing support on all ground support equipment and will maintain the appearance of all ground support equipment. (Motorized and non-motorized, gasoline and diesel fueled)

The GSE Tech I is a support services position whose work routine is established and follows a set of procedures. It generally functions under close supervisory direction or guidance of the Lead GSE/Tech IV.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain appearance of all ground service equipment.

• Assist Mechanics when needed.

• Operate ground service equipment (GSE).

• Cleans engines (gasoline and diesel).

• Perform oil change PMs on light equipment.

• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp at all times.

• Observe safe ground handling procedures and maintenance of ground handling equipment, including the performance of equipment checks.

• Fueling of all company vehicles.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor and Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.

• High School graduate or GED.

• Must be willing to work in inclement weather.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably.

• Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.

• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints.

• Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative.

• Able and willing to work without direct supervision.

• Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.

• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and pre-employment drug test.

• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Language Skills:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.

• Write routine reports and correspondence.

• Speak effectively one-to-one and before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Math Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.

• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: Moderate.

• The GSE Tech I on occasion may lift or move with help up to 50 pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds with help.

• The GSE Tech I is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk.

• The GSE may be required to climb, sit, and balance.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

• The GSE Technician I is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and time of day. Occasionally high noise levels where hearing protection is required and provided.