Lube Technician

6150 near South Laramie Ave, Chicago IL

Description

Overview This position is primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of all FBO’s mechanical equipment including various facility repairs. All equipment is maintained in accordance with the appropriate weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly preventive maintenance programs. If repair is not possible due to facility or expertise limitations, the employee is responsible for coordinating with the appropriate supervisor so an expert may be found. General Duties • Maintain, repair, and determine repair and maintenance requirements of ground support equipment, vehicles, and aviation support equipment, including heavy equipment, diesel and gas powered equipment, and aircraft power units. • Must adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Company and regulatory agencies. Maintain a clean and orderly workplace. • Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures. • Function as a Line Service Technician on an as needed basis. • Application of the principles of the “Atlantic Attitude” at all times. • Communication of work progress and significant issues with the Line Manager or the Operations Manager. • Operate and maintain heavy equipment, diesel engines, vehicles, and otherwise be knowledgeable of electrical troubleshooting methods and technology. • Inspect equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot problems identified by users. • Perform equipment repair including portable powered equipment, aircraft power units, aircraft ground generators, tugs, and other aircraft ground support equipment. • Perform inspection of equipment following contractor or vendor repair to insure proper operating conditions before release to users. • Perform periodic and annual inspections and maintenance of equipment. Assist other mechanics in diagnosing and troubleshooting of equipment. • Prepare required records and reports on all assigned GSE equipment, identify and order parts required, and provide assistance in training employees in areas of specialties. • Maintain site practices and procedures that contribute to a safe, profitable, positive, and enjoyable work environment. • Operate fuel trucks, tugs, baggage handling and various other pieces of equipment as needed. • As needed, this position will execute all duties related to daily line service operations. • Daily quality assurance and accuracy of paperwork and auditing of repair paperwork. • Enforce good housekeeping practices and uniform standards to employees. Atlantic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an EEO/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance testing. Qualified applications with criminal history will be considered for employment. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Prefer knowledge have work experience in aircraft ground support equipment diagnostics and repair, heavy equipment repair, diesel engines, drive systems, transmissions, hydraulic pumps and servos, and general equipment maintenance specific to the identified equipment. • Hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of the identified equipment and be capable of utilizing the mechanical tools of the trade, including diagnostic tools, as required by the essential job functions. • Valid state driver’s license and at least 18 years of age. • Good organizational skills. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold; chemicals including aviations fuels, oils and lavatory fluid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.