GSE Technician
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Do you love working on vehicles or GSE? What about working around airplanes? Well, Executive Aviation is looking for a full-time Automotive Technician to work on our Ground Service Equipment, based at the Saskatoon Airport.
This person would enjoy working independently, but reporting remotely to the Shop Foremen. They would coordinate and complete all PMI objectives as well as prioritizing, diagnosing, and fixing GSE or vehicle repairs for the base, or other bases as needed. This person would be expected to travel for PMI or maintenance repairs to bases in our network and have on-call responsibilities.
The Role
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Use various hand and power tools
Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
Diagnose equipment problems and determine repair needs; determine priority repairs with guidance from the lead hand
On call responsibilities
Legally able to travel outside of the country, if needed
Qualifications
Licensed Technician/ Apprentice
On call availability
Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs
Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
An ability to meet all conditions of employment:
Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
A criminal background check
Hold a valid driver’s license
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on ground service equipment and vehicles, including diagnosing problems, evaluating parts, and completing repairs. Coordinate maintenance objectives, maintain equipment records, follow safety procedures, and travel to other bases as needed while fulfilling on-call duties.
Requirements
Applicants must be a licensed technician or apprentice, be available for on-call work, and hold a valid driver's license. The role requires the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work outdoors in all weather, travel internationally if needed, and obtain a Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass and pass a criminal background check.
Skills
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Hydraulic Systems
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Parts Evaluation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Crane Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Safety Procedures
- Vehicle Repair
- Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
- Prioritization
- Independent Work
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
Keywords
- Ground Service Equipment
- GSE
- Automotive Technician
- Licensed Technician
- Apprentice
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Equipment Repair
- Parts Reuse
- Parts Replacement
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Overhead Cranes
- Mobile Cranes
- Forklifts
- Maintenance Records
- Safety Procedures
- On-Call Responsibilities
- Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass
- Driver's License
- Airport Operations