Diesel Mechanic​/Ground Equipment Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic/ Ground Support Equipment Mechanic – Menzies Aviation LATAM

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed into a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles, including but not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will inspect and identify defective or broken parts, and perform repairs on gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling, and mechanical systems. The maintenance team provides preventive care and timely repairs to equipment, ensuring all work is performed safely and supports the aircraft services team’s operations.

• 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.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• 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.

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 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 a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Customs badges/seals.

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.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider. As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Airlines and Aviation

Sanford, FL