Ground Service Equipment Utility Specialist - Military Veterans

at United Airlines

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There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work.

Are you ready to travel the world?

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.

Starting pay of $20.76 per hour (as per collective bargaining agreement) per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:

Key Responsibilities:

As a Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Utility Specialist, you will work in a fast-paced GSE Maintenance Operations department. The GSE Utility Specialist plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers and performs work in accordance with guidelines established in the collective bargaining agreement.

Identifying and checking tools, test equipment and certain commodities in and out of the warehouse, as well as the servicing, receiving, cleaning, transportation, inventory storage and accounting of tools, test equipment, parts and commodities used in the daily operation.

Perform routine maintenance tasks of general nature, such as servicing and transporting equipment.

Light maintenance tasks such as replacing head light/tail lights, wiper blades, oil changes, excluding trouble-shooting.

Routine fluid and vehicle operational inspections.

Limited cart and dolly work, excluding welding and major structural repairs.

Surface treatment on engines, aircraft, and component parts with chemicals and sandblasting equipment.

Automotive and light truck tire build up and servicing.

Perform minor repairs on food service equipment.

Assist Technicians with work as requested

Perform minor repairs on food service equipment

GSE Utility Specialists are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

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

New employees are required to join the union

GSE Utility Specialists must be able to work around the clock shifts including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions

Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority

Other tasks as assigned and outlined in the CBA

Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed:

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Mechanical competence

Working knowledge of tools associated with aircraft and automotive repair or ability to work with cleaning solutions and chemicals

Strong social skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment

Good verbal, written, communication and computer skills

Mobility requirements include lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing

Must be able to work in confined spaces

Customer focused

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours weekends and holidays

Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority

Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record (suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid)

What will help you propel from the pack:

Certificate from an accredited trade school

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Dulles, VA

United Airlines

With great people, the world’s most comprehensive global route network, the best current aircraft order book among U.S. network carriers and the industry-leading loyalty program, United is well positioned to deliver meaningful profitability and sustainable long-term value for our customers, the communities we serve, our shareholders and our co-workers around the world. United is committed to investing in those who have served and are serving our country. United has hired thousands of veterans who bring valuable skills, expertise and professionalism to our airline.

United4Veterans

United is committed to investing in those who have served and are serving our country. United has hired thousands of veterans who bring valuable skills, expertise, and professionalism to our airline.

United4Veterans business resource group recruits, retains, and develops veterans. This group facilitates a buddy mentorship program where veteran employees are matched to provide support and guidance throughout their career at United Airlines.

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At United, we are immensely grateful for the dedication, courage and bravery of our veteran and reservist employees. Not only do they serve our country, but they also bring a standard of excellence and professionalism to the job daily.

Benefits

To become the world’s greatest airline, we need the greatest benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that will keep you happy, healthy, and well-traveled.

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https://careers.united.com/us/en/benefits

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