What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSE Mechanic position at Alvest Equipment Services (AES)?
Welcome to our job description and congratulations on completing the first step towards your new career!
At AES (the world leader in Ground Support Equipment), we look for mechanics who not only enjoy using their skills in troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical or HVAC issues but like having fun while doing so! We foster an environment where team work and ingenuity are rewarded, and encourage job growth.
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
ALVEST is the world leader in airport ground support equipment manufacturing and distribution, through its entities TLD, Smart Airport Services (SAS), and Alvest Equipment Services (AES), with consolidated sales in the range of 750 million USD. Alvest Equipment Services (AES) is dedicated to ground support equipment maintenance, rental, leasing, and overhaul services with a high level of growth in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Provided Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- 401(K) and Roth Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Safety Shoes and Safety Prescription Eyeglasses
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
- On Call Bonus opportunities
- Earn more by completing your ASE certifications in Medium/Heavy Equipment and receive a one-time bonus for becoming a Certified Master Technician.
- Employee Referral Bonus
Responsibilities you and your team will be trusted with
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and/or electrical discrepancies on various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and subsystems.
- Bring equipment back to life! Repair, rebuilt/overhaul components, such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and hydraulic systems. - sorry no Transformers, it didn't work out so well for the world last time.
- Disassemble components, inspect for quality factors, and reassemble to engineering specifications.
- Keeping the environment safe - follow and encourage regulatory commissions, OSHA compliances and EPA regulations.
- Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
Your areas of expertise and skills that matter the most for this role
- 3 years of service repair experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills. Experience with PLC and HVAC is a plus.
- Experience repairing and maintaining Mobile Heavy Equipment and related components (diesel-powered vehicles a plus).
- GSE experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge/performance of corrosion control utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics (electrical and hydraulic) to troubleshoot and/or rebuild failed components.
- Strong, not the Hulk or Arnold Schwarzengger strong but the ability to lift 50lbs stand, push, pull, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and work in awkward positions and tight areas.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Complimentary skills to have
- You will interact with customers so good written and verbal communication is key
- Legally eligible to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver's license - you will get to drive some cool equipment!
- No travel restrictions - may get the chance to show your skills off in a different shop/state
- Your favorite tools are also invited! Air and hydraulics tools will be provided, please bring your own tools
AES provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, AES takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
AES is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please at jobs.help@tld-america.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be reviewed.
EEO is the Law (English)
EEO is the Law (Spanish)
AES is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please at jobs.help@tld-america.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be reviewed.
EEO is the Law (English)
EEO is the Law (Spanish)
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position