Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team 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 but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as 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 are performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as 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, ensuring a clean and safe working environment
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
• Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst 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 to 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.

3 to 5 years mechanical experience or graduates of technical schools

Must be 18 years of age

Must possess valid US driver's license

Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs

All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need;
Example: a Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed

Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

¼" DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 1/8" – 9/16"
• Extension 3" and 6"

½" DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Extension 3" and 6"
• Standard 3/8" - 15/16"
• 6" Impact Extension
• Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16"

3/8" DRIVE

• Ratchet
• Swivel
• Extensions 3" and 6"
• Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
• Standard 5/16 – 1"
• Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16"

WRENCHES

• Combination wrenches ¼"
  -15/16"
• Allen Wrenches 1/16" – 3/8"
• Crescent Wrenches 8" and 12"

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

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

SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

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

AIR TOOLS

• 1/2" Drive Impact Gun
• OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
• Tire Chuck

PLIERS

• Channel Locks 12"
• Standard Pliers 8"

MISCELLANEOUS

• Flashlight
• Tire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)
• Tape Measure (25")
• Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
• Gloves
• Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
• Small Locking Road Box

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!