GSE Mechanic - DEA Program - Fort Worth, TX

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The GSE Mechanic will Service, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and industrial machinery. Work is performed under minimum supervision and the employee consults with the Lead Mechanic for initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. The GSE Mechanic works under the general supervision of the Lead Aircraft Mechanic.

The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and component replacements in accordance with manufacturers' technical data.
• Develop appropriate inspection and preventive maintenance schedule for GSE and machinery based on annual usage and manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions; performs necessary corrective action on electrical systems, engines, fuel system, and all other related GSE systems.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment.
• Reads, interprets, and complies with a variety of technical data including service letters, instructions, and bulletins issued by the manufacturer and/or available in the industry.
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds machinery structures and functional components.
• Services and repairs gasoline, diesel, and propane-powered engines.
• Removes and replaces defective components and makes system adjustments when required.
• Performs a variety of welding duties such as repairing GSE, machinery, or fabricating work and maintenance stands.
• Utilizes vertical milling & lathe machines as required to modify and fabricate special tools.
• Records servicing and maintenance actions on GSE and industrial machinery on records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents as required by contract with the customer.
• Maintains electronic maintenance tracking system of all GSE and industrial equipment scheduled maintenance, testing, and scheduled component replacements.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift or schedule.
• Must be able to travel, 25% and on short notice, to support aircraft and equipment operating at field sites, and to support domestic and foreign field deployments.

The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent documented on-the-job training required.
• A welding certificate may be required.
• Must have three to five years of experience as an automotive or aviation ground support equipment mechanic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following skills and abilities are required:

• Demonstrated experience in the type of maintenance support required for the customers designated equipment.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and industrial machines.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to determine work methods to accomplish assignments.
• Obtain a DoD and/or DOJ Security Clearance as required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, and be eligible to obtain a Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Must maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
• Must maintain / own hand tools to complete assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

The employee works in an enclosed shop for the majority of the shift and is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here 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 essential functions.

Normal day-to-day working conditions are inside an environmentally controlled shop with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where employees will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exists. The employee is occasionally exposed to highly precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans