Equipment Mechanic III- SJC Airport
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Description
Tuesday-Saturday
7:00AM-3:30PM
$42.00-$44.00
WORK AIRSIDE. THINK GROUND LEVEL. PERFORM SKY HIGH - BECOME A GSE MECHANIC III TODAY
The GSE Mechanic Level III is responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repairs on both motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground support equipment.
WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?
- Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (part-time benefits may vary)
- We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
- Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
- With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
- Enjoy a competitive pay scale
SUMMARY OVERVIEW
As a GSE Mechanic Level III, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air
- Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece
- Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, Overhaul or Modify:
- Engines and transmissions
- Electrical systems
- Brakes and braking systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems
- Bumpers and body work
- Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
- Towing hitches and towing bars
- Undercarriages, wheels and tires
- Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring
- Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations
- Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors
- Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts
- Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
- Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
- Completed associated paperwork and track parts
- Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues
- Exemplify Prime Flight customer service and safety standards
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- 6 years of verified experience required
- Must provide their own tools and toolbox
- Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
- Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
- Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
- Must be able to push, pull
- Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
- Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
- Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
- Exposure to…
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