Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc.

• $82K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in repairing and maintaining ground vehicles, power-generation equipment, rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, or industrial mechanical equipment.
  • Military maintenance or mechanical background preferred (MOS 91, 88, 3521).
  • Working knowledge of computer systems and software essential.
  • Current Driver's License required; must be insurable for driving work vehicles.
  • Forklift Operator license required; Class A license preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain a DoD Security Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose malfunctions and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
  • Advise and train lower-grade personnel on maintenance issues.
  • Inspect and approve completed maintenance actions.
  • Analyze and repair GSE using various diagnostic tools and technical publications.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and external systems.
  • Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
  • Maintain accurate equipment records and documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
  • 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education Assistance for professional development.
  • Paid time off, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave.
  • Employee Recognition and Competitive Employee Benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Location: Fort Irwin, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: $38.86/hour plus $5.09/hour (Health and Wellness benefit)

We currently provide technical support in the Continental United States (CONUS) and occasionally Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) with services to deploy, operate, maintain, and redeploy relevant threat signal simulators, including unique injection jamming devices, virtual training, virtual infrastructure, and foreign commercial cell phone systems in a Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Electronic Warfare (EW) environment in support of DoD and are currently looking to hire an organized Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (GSEM) for our work site located at the Army's National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA.

The GSEM diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE); advises and trains lower-grade personnel on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems; inspects and approves completed maintenance actions; solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions; and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

As a GSEM, you will maintain external fuel and grounding systems, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. You will also service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air as well as diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.

Our GSEM will also be responsible the following:
  • Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components
  • Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories
  • Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications
  • Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
  • Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment
  • Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
  • Maintains vehicle records
  • Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records
  • Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations
  • Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times

The basic requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:
  • Diagnoses, repairs and maintains ground support equipment (GSE).
  • Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repairs of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
  • Diagnoses all system components including electrical, electronics, and emissions related fault codes etc., in order to repair or replace faulty parts, as indicated by required testing or visual observations.
  • Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
  • Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE
  • Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
  • Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
  • Operates, cleans, inspects and services GSE towing vehicles.
  • Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within their scope of work

Work Conditions:
  • Conditions will vary as most work will be accomplished outdoors as there will be work on the range throughout the year so temperatures will vary.
  • Activities will include 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, and 5% lifting.
  • Must be capable of lifting 50-100 pounds assisted by other employees.
  • Must be able to deploy both CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Shift hours will vary by mission requirements.
  • Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.


Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience repairing and maintaining one or a combination of the following:
    • Ground Vehicles (track or wheeled)
    • Power-generation equipment
    • Rotary or fixed wing aircraft
    • Industrial mechanical equipment (pumps, conveyors, lifts, etc.)
  • Military experience with maintenance and/or mechanical background ( 91, 88, 3521 or other mechanical MOS would be best ).
  • Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
  • Experience working at a government facility helpful, but not required.
  • Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
  • Forklift Operator license required
  • Class A license preferred .
  • U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
  • All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.


SA-TECH provides employees with:
  • Employee Recognition
  • Above-Average Compensation
  • Competitive Employee Benefits
  • Continuous Training and Professional Development
  • Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know:
  • Expressing Interest: By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in the advertised position but could be considered for other career opportunities within our company requiring similar skills and experience. Should a match be identified, you may be contacted for this as well as other openings, including future opportunities.
  • Work Schedules: SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

** Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.

Salary Description

$38.86/hour + $5.09/hour (H & W benefit)

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