Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
Operates and performs operational checks on ground support equipment, to include forklifts, tow tractors and various weight handling equipment.
Performs Daily and Preventative Maintenance inspections on ground support and weight handling equipment.
Uses publications to inspect, service, and repair ground support and weight handling equipment.
Uses publications to train others in operation and performing operational checks on ground support and weight handling equipment.
Checks out and turns in ground support equipment as required.
Performs tire and wheel build up.
Completes applicable maintenance forms.
Identifies and treats corrosion.
Performs other related duties as required.
Maintains cleanliness of the work center.
Complies with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste and Tool Control programs.
Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment.
Ensures safety, security and preservation of Government and Company Owned equipment.
Deals with customer in courteous, professional and effective manner.
Operates portable fire fighting equipment.
May perform touch up painting.
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachment.
Document work performed I.A.W. 4790.2 Series
Qualifications Standards:
Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces ground support maintenance/repair courses or equivalent. Must be able to meet Government/Company licensing/ qualification requirements for the position.
Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Must have three (3) years experience in ground support maintenance occupational field. Must be familiar with aircraft support equipment, tools, drawings, schematics and normal safety requirements. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC and required clearance by Government.
As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.
Physical Demands:
This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.
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Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
High School or better.
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