Job Title: Mechanic
Reports to: GSE Maintenance Manager, Supervisor
Job Summary
The Mechanic is required to service and maintain, keeping in good order all ground service equipment at this SP
Station. To keep Ramp and other service agencies with safe and reliable equipment that
meets all local and governing laws. The position encompasses functions such as driving and operating ramp vehicles
and ground service equipment to the highest standard while complying with Standard
Operating Procedures and Policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Mechanic Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Conduct daily inspection of motor vehicles, forklifts and golf carts for the purpose of ensuring that units
are safe to operate. E.g. Road test vehicle
• Research for suppliers and parts using equipment manual for items needed to have unit fully the
operational or be repaired.
• Submit daily report to management that records mechanical problems and work performance on the
unit as well as pending duties.
• Completion and maintaining of daily work orders and inspection forms which is submitted to the
Manager for review and discussion
• Conduct inventory on parts and supplies received and record.
• Prepare units for inspection by the AATT in order to be granted airside access
• Operate and drive all types of equipment – motorized and non-motorized
• Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground
support equipment by performing routine checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses,
belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven
equipment.
• Respond to requests for on-call maintenance after hours on all ground support equipment if GSE
Manager deems necessary
• Provide trouble-shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required
• Modify and overhaul power plant, drive-train, brake, electric and hydraulic systems
• Prepare and paint ground support equipment to SP standards as required such as Fabricates, modifies,
and installs special equipment or replacement parts, Bumps out and repairs or replaces parts of
damaged auto and truck bodies.
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to
service until malfunction has been properly diagnosed and repaired
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment
• Pick-up parts and material required for ground support equipment maintenance and repair
• Own and demonstrate proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, etc. required for equipment
maintenance and repair
• Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority,
municipal, state, federal and SP requirements
• Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Will retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non-airside in good standing at all times
• Follow all safety guidelines set out by SP management
• Keep GSE shop and its equipment clean and serviceable at all times, report any and all deficiencies to
management
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Will liaison with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed
• Tunes gas and diesel engines and, as needed, replaces spark plugs, PCV valves, fuel filters, injectors, and
turbo chargers.
• Disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems:
• Brake System: Repair or replace shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, and cylinders.
• Cooling System: Flush radiator, replace hoses and thermostat,
repair or replace radiator and water pump.
• Drive System: Repair and replace drive shaft, differential, axle, transmission, and clutch.
• Electrical System: Repair or replace fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and
switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring.
• Exhaust and Emissions Control System: Replace mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, and pipes.
• Heating and Air Conditioning System: Repair or replace heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses,
and controls; recharge air conditioning systems.
• Hydraulic and Air Systems: Repair or replace hoses, valves, cylinders, compressors, and pumps.
• Steering and Suspension System: Repairs rack and pinion steering systems. Align and balance wheels,
repair or replace tie rods, ball joints, gear boxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins,
power steering, hoses, and pumps.
• Engines: Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in automotive mechanic techniques.
• Knowledge of body and frame construction and ability to read mechanical and automotive blueprints,
diagrams, and manuals.
• Comply with the responsibilities detailed in the station’s QHSE Management System Manual and the
manuals under your responsibility and management, ensuring compliance with the requirements in
accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISAGO standards.
• Ensure all work/jobs are recorded on a work order form.
• Other duties as assigned
Equipment Operation and Driving Functions include but are not limited to:
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment which include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders,
container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air
start units, air stairs, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger busses.
• Transfer employees, packages, documents to and from Airline and Airport facilities as
required
• Operate vehicles within the lawful speed limits of both the public roadways and the Airport tarmac/ramp
as per AVOP training.
• Operate vehicles safely so as to prevent unnecessary vehicular accidents on both public roadways and
the Airport tarmac/ramp.
• Ensure vehicles are only operated when authorized to do so and for company related purposes.
• Properly and safely secure vehicles and equipment in your possession. Ensure they are locked and not
susceptible to theft, towing, etc.
• Ensure vehicles’ interior are clean before and after each use. All vehicles issued to you must be received
clean and returned clean.
• Ensure any and all vehicular accidents, major or minor, are reported to the Dispatch Agent. This includes
dents, scrapes, broken fixtures, scratches and cracks to both interior and exterior fixture and body of
vehicle.
• Ensure any and all malfunctions are reported to the Dispatch Agent. This includes seatbelts, horn,
steering wheel, lights, etc.
• Accountable for cost of repairs and/or replacement of any damages of Company, Customer or Third-party vehicle or equipment as a result of any accident due to your negligence.
• Follow and comply with Standard Operating Procedures Ramp – 035: Coach/Bus Driving
• Other driving/operating duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Valid driver’s license (airside and non-airside) in good standing.
• Certification in Heavy Duty, Commercial, or Automotive Mechanics
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GSE or field-based mechanical operations.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently under time-sensitive conditions.
• Familiarity with ramp safety protocols and airside operational constraints.
• Willingness to work outdoors in dynamic ramp environments and respond to live operational
needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The incumbent is frequently required to sit.
The incumbent is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or stoop. The incumbent on occasion may lift or move up
to 70 pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 20 to 50 pounds, and constantly lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Airport Industry is a unique work environment and has
unique environmental conditions which you will be exposed to at some point and for some length of time while
employed with the Company.
The job functions will include any of or a combination of the following:

a. Sitting, bending, standing, walking, lifting. pushing, pulling, driving, climbing and constant moving about
b. Any or all of the above may be done in indoor areas which will include cramped, congested and movement
restricted, dark and hot, dusty spaces or places and/or outdoor areas which will include rainy/wet,
sunny/hot/humid, windy weather conditions, dusty, smoky air with ash from bush fires and emission fumes
from aircraft engines and other equipment.
c. Any or all of the above will include working around/with other people, baggage/luggage, cargo and
equipment/vehicles, heavy objects, aircrafts.
d. You will be required to do any or all of the above for long periods which may be in excess of two hours at
any one time.
e. These conditions are beyond the control of the company and represent an innate characteristic of the
operating conditions within which persons involved in executing the required job functions must endure in
this industry. Additional conditions including the ability to safely climb up and down ladders and several
flights of stairs at any one time in the performance of your duties and to access and leave your place of
work or assignment.
f. Loud Aircraft and Equipment noises are also unavoidable working and environmental conditions of the
Airport, and while this poses a health risk, you are required to ensure you reduce the risk of noise pollution
with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Earmuffs.
g. In all instances, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as Earmuffs, Hi Visibility Vests, Safety Shoes,
Gloves, etc. – please note that this list is not all inclusive.
All of the above can expose the employee to bumping, crushing, cutting, squeezing, tripping and falling while in the
execution of his duties. The employee is required to ensure he/she abides by and complies with all policies,
procedures and training given that would play a major part in preventing incident/accidents or harm/danger to
himself/herself. The employee is also required to use good and proper judgment and care in the execution of his/her
duties or while on the Company’s premises to ensure his/her well-being and safety at all times.