Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

SUMMARY

•  The Vehicle Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all vehicles and ground support equipment at the AAR facility.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate with the Vehicle Maintenance Foreman to set priorities of equipment repair. 
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and timely manner. 
• Report any suspected abuse of equipment to Vehicle Maintenance Foreman. 
• All other duties as assigned.

 CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Commitment to company values and ethics 
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately 
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy 
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared 
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities 
• Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes

QUALIFICATIONS 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Valid Drivers License required. Computer experience. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 
• Must have a minimum of 1 year related experience and/or training. 
• Experience in the repair of automotive and diesel engines, hydraulic and airbrake systems, single and multi-axle vehicles, transmissions, hydraulic systems for forklifts and man lifts and electrical systems. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and comply with OSHA standards