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Job Title: Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Location: Fort Polk, LA (1 st Bn, 5 th Avn Regt)

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (23380): The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers 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 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. This mechanic maintains external fuel and grounding systems, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does 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. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic 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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of two (2) Ground Support Equipment Mechanics (23380) must hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class D. Ref "Louisiana CDL Manual", Revised Version 2005: R.S.32: 408 B.(2)(d) and 405.1: "Class "D" Chauffeurs Driver's License. This mechanic will be required to drive the government-provided/-maintained but not limited to F650 truck (> 10, 000 pounds, < 26, 000 pounds) to pickup/dropoff aircraft/engine parts/supplies/rotorblades to/from multiple locations on/off base, as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 or more years' experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified GSE Mechanic or equivalent
• Three years experience as GSE Mechanic.
• Employee must provide own steel toe safety shoes.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift schedule as required.
• Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Tues-Sat, Sun-Th or as required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to obtain a favorable National Agency Check.

Compensation

$37.83/hour

Other Compensation

Employees will receive a minimum health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI's 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. After completing one year of service, employees will have two weeks paid vacation.

Employment is contingent on (a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and (d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets