Ground Service Equipment Technician

$67,912 - $67,912/Yr

United Airlines - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Air Transportation

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized)
• Perform diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension and brake systems
• Troubleshoot and repair of diesel engines and heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start and ground electrical power units
• Work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels
• Climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Requirements

• 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
• Moderate lifting
• Computer experience for input and retrieval of data

Nice-to-haves

• Certificate of completion from an accredited automotive school
• Experience with motorized equipment supporting airport ground operations

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Parental leave