Equipment Mechanic

Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority

Middletown, PA

Pay: $25-$33/hr

**Job Description**

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The Equipment Mechanic will perform troubleshooting and diagnosis, required repairs and/or overhauls on powered and non-powered vehicles/equipment, and other motorized or non-motorized equipment. Inspects SARAA fleet vehicles in compliance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Safety and Emissions Inspection regulations for operation on public roadways on behalf of SARAA.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Perform work independently from supervision while conforming to departmental standards and policies.
• Respond to emergency airport operations pertaining to equipment failure, equipment operation or crisis situations.
• Must supply ample personal hand tools needed for mechanical repair duties. (Special tooling to be determined and supplied by the company).
• Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of heavy truck, diesel engines, construction equipment, heavy truck and automotive electronic controls, general hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Uses electronic and mechanical test equipment for diagnosing vehicles and equipment to determine malfunction or preventative maintenance requirements.
• Able to read schematic diagrams and troubleshoot in-depth hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Prepare work estimate for repairs as required.
• Plans work procedures for overall efficiency of workflow.
• Interacts with vendors (when needed) for technical support and/or parts acquisition.
• Repairs or replaces items such as engines; component parts; electrical system wiring/components; fuel system components; braking system components; tires and wheel assemblies; and hydraulic system components. Repairs or replaces accessories such as, but not limited to lights, radios, air conditioning, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers etc.
• Fabricates or repairs miscellaneous metal components using basic welding methods (MIG or GAS) equipment and cutting devices such as torch, and plasma cutting equipment in conjunction with sawing apparatus.
• Performs State Certified Vehicle Safety Inspections (including brake certification) and State Certified Vehicle Emissions Inspection of vehicles for access to public roadways, issues proper documents and certificates (stickers) and maintains official log.
• Makes recommendations to Manager for training opportunities, as it applies to the position, to foster personal growth within department and company, and the availability to attend training.
• Perform duties or assignments as assigned by proper authority.

**SUPERVISION:**

The Equipment Mechanic can temporarily assume responsibility for the shop area, when requested, and in the absence of Department Manager and Lead Technician.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education and/or Experience:**

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess at least 3 years of related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and training, with both automotive gas and/or heavy truck diesel equipment.
• Must be able to successfully pass FAA required training.
• Must possess experience in automotive and heavy truck electronics and hydraulics.

**Required Licenses, Certificates, Conditions:**

• Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license with a good driving record.
• Possess Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class-A certification, or the ability to obtain and retain a CDL-A License for vehicles operated and requiring State Safety Inspection (May obtain within 6 months after employment and must maintain while employed).
• Possess a Category III brake certification for inspecting or repairing heavy truck (over 17,000 lb.) brake systems.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background and criminal investigation to be issued an Airport Identification Badge.
• Valid Commonwealth of PA State Safety Inspection License (Class S-7 min.) and PA State Emission Inspector License.
• Certificate from Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) or obtain the certification and certificate within 30 days of hire date.
• Preferred to have one ASE Certification related discipline to position and progressively acquire and maintain additional certifications.

**Cognitive Tasks:**

• Ability to comprehend, retain, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to clearly write (in English) vehicle reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
• Must exercise good judgment, promote workplace safety, work independently, make decisions, organize and maintain detailed information.
• Must effectively set personal educatio