Automotive Technician IV - Up to $40/hour dependent on experience - Akima, LLC

Seeking trained automotive and diesel technicians (as well as Leads) for full time work in our airport equipment shop. Shop technicians will work a 4 x 10 schedule (four days, 10 hour shifts) and Lead Technicians will work a 4 day on, 4 day off schedule with 12 hour shifts (includes overtime). Well qualified candidates can earn up to $40 per hour. Lead pay DOE.

GSE Technician IVs at Pegasus Aviation Services are responsible for overseeing all of the ground support equipment maintenance programs and assisting the company meet goals through the provision of services specific to Pegasus. The GSE Technician IV will also maintain, repair, perform maintenance (preventive and on-demand) on aircraft ground support equipment (motorized and non-motorized, gasoline and diesel fueled) if needed.

The GSE Technician IV 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.

• Oversee and provide safe and efficient operations for GSE Repairs.
• Coordinates Tech 1,2 and 3 maintenance activities during their respective shifts.
• Proficient at Operating ground service equipment (GSE).
• Trouble-shoot mechanical problems on GSE and coordinates repairs.
• Operate aircraft de-icing equipment and participate in deicing events.
• Repair electric/hydraulic systems and be able to read electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Trouble-shoot mechanical problems on GSE and coordinates repairs.
• Coordinates and assists with Emergency repair calls while on duty.
• Duties include, but not limited to, troubleshooting, tune-up, repair and overhaul of power-plant, drive-train, electric and hydraulic systems.
• Helps improves the reliability of the equipment through improvements in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Use systems that track/ trend equipment performance to identify and proactively address reliability issues. Ensure their team completes data entry requirements for work completed.
• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the GSE work areas 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.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• High School graduate or GED.
• 5 years' experience in the industrial maintenance field.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably.
• Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.
• 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.
• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Accept all other assigned duties by Manager.

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 Technician IV on occasion may lift or move with help up to 70-100
•  pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds, and constantly lift or move up to 50 pounds the GSE Tech IV is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. The GSE Tech IV 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 Technician IV 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.