Ground Service Equipment Technician (Diesel and Autom.)- Orlando, FL

Job Description

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Description

Find your future at United! We're reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be - from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you're joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world's biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what's next with us. Let's define tomorrow together.

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities :

Troubleshoot, repair and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized)

Work will include diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension and brake systems

Troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines, heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start and ground electrical power units

Ground Service Equipment Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority

Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT / United contract

New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment

There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :

24 months of experience with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of gas and diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and motorized equipment

Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent

Must possess a valid state issued driver's license

Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24 / 7 operation

Ability to climb and work from ladders, and / or walk for extended periods

Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels

Moderate lifting

Computer experience for input and retrieval of data

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :

Certificate of completion from an accredited automotive school

Experience with motorized equipment supporting airport ground operations

Job Posting End Date is 2 / 18 / 25

The starting rate for this role is $32.65.

This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).