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Electric Vehicle Mechanic

PrimeFlight Aviation Services

Florence, KYJob$32–34/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32–34/hr
Location
Florence, KY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Eligibility To Acquire FAA CredentialsEligibility To Acquire RAIC ClearancesEligibility To Acquire TSA ClearancesEligibility To Acquire Port Authority ClearancesEligibility To Acquire U.S. Customs ClearancesValid Driver's License

Job overview

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is hiring an Electric Vehicle Mechanic. The GSE Mechanic Level III works night shift only, performing advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of motorized and non‑motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment, ensuring safety and adherence to PrimeFlight’s customer service standards.

Key focus areas include Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air, Log equipment numbers with work descriptions, and Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, overhaul or modify engines and transmissions.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Legally Authorized To Work In Country Of Employment, and 6 Years Of Verified Experience. Important skills include Repairing Ground Service Equipment, Maintaining Ground Service Equipment, Advanced Maintenance, Servicing Equipment With Fuel, Servicing Equipment With Water, and Servicing Equipment With Oil.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Repairing Ground Service EquipmentMaintaining Ground Service EquipmentAdvanced MaintenanceServicing Equipment With FuelServicing Equipment With WaterServicing Equipment With OilServicing Equipment With Hydraulic FluidServicing Equipment With Compressed AirLogging Equipment NumbersInspecting Engines and TransmissionsMaintaining Engines and TransmissionsTroubleshooting Engines and TransmissionsReplacing Engines and TransmissionsRepairing Engines and TransmissionsOverhauling Engines and TransmissionsModifying Engines and TransmissionsInspecting Electrical SystemsMaintaining Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsReplacing Electrical SystemsRepairing Electrical SystemsOverhauling Electrical SystemsModifying Electrical SystemsInspecting Brakes and Braking SystemsMaintaining Brakes and Braking SystemsTroubleshooting Brakes and Braking SystemsReplacing Brakes and Braking SystemsRepairing Brakes and Braking SystemsOverhauling Brakes and Braking SystemsModifying Brakes and Braking SystemsInspecting Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsMaintaining Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsTroubleshooting Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsReplacing Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsRepairing Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsOverhauling Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsModifying Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsInspecting Bumpers and Body WorkMaintaining Bumpers and Body WorkTroubleshooting Bumpers and Body WorkReplacing Bumpers and Body WorkRepairing Bumpers and Body WorkOverhauling Bumpers and Body WorkModifying Bumpers and Body WorkInspecting Bag Cart Curtains & Curtain RodsInspecting Towing Hitches and Towing BarsMaintaining Towing Hitches and Towing BarsTroubleshooting Towing Hitches and Towing BarsReplacing Towing Hitches and Towing BarsRepairing Towing Hitches and Towing BarsEquipment ServicingEquipment InspectionEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingEquipment RepairEquipment OverhaulEquipment ModificationEngine RepairTransmission RepairElectrical Systems RepairBrakes RepairBraking Systems RepairHydraulic Systems RepairPneumatic Systems RepairMobile Lift Systems RepairConveyor Systems RepairBody WorkUndercarriage RepairWheels RepairTires RepairComponent RemovalComponent TestingComponent ReplacementTolerance AdjustmentDiagnostic Test EquipmentGround Equipment OperationPerformance AssessmentPaperwork CompletionParts TrackingSafety Procedures AdherenceCustomer ServiceSafety StandardsInformation InterpretationElectronic DevicesIPadsTabletsComputersMobile DevicesEffective CommunicationEnglish ReadingEnglish WritingEnglish Speaking

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Legally Authorized to Work in Country of Employment6 Years Verified ExperienceProvide Own Tools and ToolboxValid Driver's LicensePass Background CheckPass Drug ScreenEligibility to Acquire FAA CredentialsEligibility to Acquire RAIC ClearancesEligibility to Acquire TSA ClearancesEligibility to Acquire Port Authority ClearancesEligibility to Acquire U.S. Customs Clearances

Full job description

Rate: $32 USD per hour

Description

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

$32-$34/HR + $2 Differential

As a GSE Mechanic Level III, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air

  • Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece

  • Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, Overhaul or Modify:

  • Engines and transmissions

  • Electrical systems

  • Brakes and braking systems

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems

  • Bumpers and body work

  • Bag cart curtains & curtain rods

  • Towing hitches and towing bars

  • Undercarriages, wheels and tires

  • Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring

  • Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations

  • Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors

  • Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts

  • Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals

  • Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment

  • Completed associated paperwork and track parts

  • Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues

  • Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

  • 6 years of verified experience required

  • Must provide their own tools and toolbox

  • Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location

  • Must hold a valid driver's license.

  • Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

  • Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

  • Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means

  • Pass a background check and drug screen

  • Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).

  • Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

  • Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

  • Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands

  • Must be able to push, pull

  • Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

  • Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

  • Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights

  • Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

  • Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals

  • Exposure to outdoor elements

  • Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

  • Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers

  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

Business Unit: GSE

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