Mechanic, Ground Service Equipment

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Cargojet is Canadas leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries overpounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shippers Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated hardworking and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Job Summary:

The successful applicant willassistwith maintenance ofCargojetsGround Service Equipment at the highest level of reliability and ensure duties are performedin accordance withCargojetsPolicy and Procedures.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of Ground Service Equipment as established with Cargojets Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure that all GSE Equipment is maintained and serviced in a timely manner.
• Assist with equipment repairs through the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Assist with preparing parts lists and order parts as needed.
• Complete work orders for all equipment repairs including parts and time used.
• Be knowledgeable with GSE manuals/documents pertaining to the work.
• Maintain a clean efficient and safe work area.
• Be knowledgeable with all company and government manuals and documents pertaining to their work.
• Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Key Objectives:

• Preference will be given to applicants with a maintenance technician diploma from an accredited school issued by the (Provincial) Ministry.
• This is mechanical work at the skilled level involving the repair rebuilding overhaul maintenance and servicing of Ground Equipment operated by Cargojet.
• Assignments are made to employees by means of oral or assigned through the GSE program.
• Repair and maintenance and inspection of the condition of equipment the making of repairs replacements and adjustments and the inspection of essential components such as electrical or hydraulic systems brakes and controls.
• Gain the required knowledge and experience to eventually become a Licensed Automotive Mechanic if not already licensed.
• Is responsible for shop equipment airside equipment and vehicles and maintenance support equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service inspect troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Ensure that all GSE equipment are maintained and serviced in a timely manner.
• Carries out assignments of daily GSE maintenance and overhaul programs.
• Checks condition of Equipment makes repairs replacements and adjustments in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Report Safety issues through the SMS system and to Supervisor.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Required to lift weight 50 lbs (fifty pounds) forcomponentreplacements.
• Ability to operate high lifts fork-lifts.
• Ability to work from heights and on ladders.
• Must have personal toolsrequiredfor Automotive Service Technician trade.
• Must have own personal toolbox

Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of GSE maintenance procedures and inspection systems
• Knowledge of GSE materials and parts.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and fire prevention.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Ability to pass written exams required by the provincial Ministry.
• Heavy machinery mechanical knowledge as an asset.

Education Training & Experience

Preference given to applicants with the following:

• 310S or 310T Automotive Service Technician License or equivalent mechanical certification.
• Red Seal Automotive Service Technician
• Red Seal Heavy Duty Service Technician

Location & Work Environment

• Required to work in a shop or outdoors.
• Required to work in Restricted areas at Airports.
• Shift work rotating shifts up to (seven) 7 days a week.

Physical Standards

• Physically capable of performing the duties assigned with no accommodations or restrictions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education
• Valid Provincial Drivers License
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP).
• Ability to use computers MS Word & Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Important to know:

• Cargojet is thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.â
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as weoperatein a safety-sensitive environment we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees mustcomply withat all times.
• Team members interested in the position mustsubmittheir application through the internal recruitment system by the specified deadline. Applicationssubmittedafter the deadline will be considered late and will not be reviewed.