GSE Mechanic - Customs & Border Protection - Military Veterans
at Amentum
The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Principal Accountabilities:
- Conduct diagnostics 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.
- Use 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.
- Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
- Service 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.
- Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, remove, disassemble repairs, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories, stencil, and mark GSE in accordance with technical publications.
- Store, handle, label, use and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations.
- Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles.
- Maintain vehicle records, and update paper and electronic equipment records, provide dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
- Responsible for good housekeeping, hazmat, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
- May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
- High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program.
- Possess a commercial driver's license with HAZMAT endorsement.
- Must have at least two (2) years' experience working full-time on diesel generators and vehicles.
- Must have at least two (2) year of experience on gasoline engines and vehicles.
- Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.; especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- The ability to read and write and comprehend/interpret data.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
- The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard office type environment, where there is no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individuals to severe changes of temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, wind, rain, and the like.
- On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.
- Be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Must provide your own tools.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
Jacksonville, FL
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.