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.
- Preferred to have one ASE Certification related discipline to position and progressively acquire and maintain additional certifications.
Benefits
- Health insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
- Dental insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
- Vision insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
- Short-term Disability - Employer paid.
- Long-term Disability - Employer paid.
- Life Insurance - Employer paid.
- Retirement Plan.
- Vacation.
- Holidays.
Important Details
- Work environment: Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, extreme temperatures, and loud noise levels.
About the Company
The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) governs the Harrisburg International Airport and other regional airports in south-central Pennsylvania. HIA serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and is committed to providing safe, convenient, and affordable airports connecting Central Pennsylvania to the world.
