Ground Service Equipment Technician

Anchorage AK

Description

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT Pegasus Aviation Services, LLC is a leading provider of maintenance, passenger, ramp, and cargo services to the global aviation industry. Headquartered in the crossroads of the world—Anchorage, AK—Pegasus serves air carriers from around the world, promptly and efficiently. We are The Solution. IF SELECTED FOR HIRE, WE ARE OFFERING A $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS. SUMMARY Ground Service Equipment Technicians (GSE) maintain, repair, and perform maintenance (preventive and on-demand) on aircraft ground support equipment (motorized and non-motorized, gasoline and diesel fueled). The GSE position is a support services position whose work routine is established and follows a set of procedures. It generally functions under close supervisory direction or guidance of the GSE Manager. Essential Duties of GSE’s • Safe and efficient operations of all ground service equipment • Operate ground service equipment (GSE). • Operate aircraft de-icing equipment. • General tune-up of GSE. • Order/pick-up parts for vehicle maintenance. • Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp at all times • Observe safe ground handling procedures and maintenance of ground handling equipment, including the performance of equipment checks • Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor and Manager This Position Requires: • 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience • Be at least 18 years of age • Must be willing to work in inclement weather • Good communication skills • Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S. • High School graduate or GED • Possess a valid driver’s license • Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably • Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English • Friendly and outgoing personality • Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints • Must be a self starter and willing to take the initiative • able and willing to work without direct supervision • Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules • Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test • Accept all other assigned duties as a team Physical Demands: Background position skill ranking areas: Language Skills: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively one-to-one and before groups of customers or employees of the organization Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Abilities: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands: moderate. The GSE on occasion may lift or move with help up to 200 pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds, and constantly lift or move up to 50 pounds the GSE is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. The GSE may be required to climb, sit, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The GSE is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and time of day. Occasionally high noise levels where hearing protection is required and provided. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Nonexempt or Hourly The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. All employees are expected to work varying hours of compensated overtime to accomplish various duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are Equal Opportunity Employers. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at [email protected] or 571-353-7053. The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance. Please do not use the dedicated phone number above to call on the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. In order for our company stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance. If interested in the position please apply online Competitive Pay | Comprehensive Benefits | Career Growth Opportunities