GSE​/Diesel Mechanic Level 1

Austin, TX | AUS
3600 Presidential Blvd
Austin, TX 78719, USA

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles and make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment, ensuring all work is performed safely and supported by established procedures and protocols.

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles and make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality‑control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, assuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule.
• Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID).
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality‑control checks on the equipment.
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment.

You have a responsibility and duty while at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare of everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

• Must have 6 months of Diesel Mechanic experience/background.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Must have authorization to work in the USA.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70 lbs.
• 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 other positions as needed for operational needs (e.g., a Level I may perform Level III tasks when directed).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Swivel (multiple sizes)
• Socket set (deep and shallow), extensions 3” and 6”, socket sizes 5/16–1”, 5/8 and 13/16” spark plug sockets.
• Deep Impact Socket 1/2 1/5 16”
• Extensions 3” and 6”

• Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”.

• Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
• 4‑pound Sledge
• Punch and Chisel Set

• Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
• Pry Bar 24”

• OSHA Approved Air Nozzle.

• Flashlight
• Tire pressure gauge (up to 120 PSI)
• Tape Measure (25”)
• Oil filter wrenches (small and large)
• Gloves
• Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
• Small Locking Road Box

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and…