Equipment Mechanic

About This Role

The Equipment Mechanic performs troubleshooting and diagnosis, required repairs and/or overhauls on powered and non-powered vehicles/equipment, and other motorized or non-motorized equipment. This role involves inspecting fleet vehicles in compliance with safety and emissions regulations for operation on public roadways.

Responsibilities

• Perform work independently from supervision while conforming to departmental standards and policies.
• Respond to emergency airport operations pertaining to equipment failure, equipment operation or crisis situations.
• Supply personal hand tools needed for mechanical repair duties; special tooling is provided by the company.
• Demonstrate knowledge of heavy truck, diesel engines, construction equipment, and automotive electronic controls.
• Use electronic and mechanical test equipment for diagnosing vehicles and equipment to determine malfunction or preventative maintenance requirements.
• Read schematic diagrams and troubleshoot hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Prepare work estimates for repairs as required.
• Plan work procedures for overall efficiency of workflow.
• Interact with vendors for technical support and/or parts acquisition.
• Repair or replace items such as engines, electrical system wiring, fuel system components, and hydraulic system components.
• Fabricate or repair miscellaneous metal components using welding methods and cutting devices.
• Perform State Certified Vehicle Safety Inspections and State Certified Vehicle Emissions Inspection of vehicles for access to public roadways.
• Make recommendations for training opportunities to foster personal growth within the department and company.
• Perform duties or assignments as assigned by proper authority.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and training with automotive gas and/or heavy truck diesel equipment.
• Ability to successfully pass FAA required training.
• Experience in automotive and heavy truck electronics and hydraulics.
• Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license with a good driving record.
• Possess Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class-A certification, or the ability to obtain and retain a CDL-A License.
• Possess a Category III brake certification for inspecting or repairing heavy truck brake systems.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background and criminal investigation to be issued an Airport Identification Badge.
• Valid Commonwealth of PA State Safety Inspection License and PA State Emission Inspector License.
• Certificate from Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) or obtain the certification within 30 days of hire date.