Ground Service Equipment

2 months ago


Thunder Bay, Canada North Star Air Ltd. Full time

Purpose of the position

Experienced mechanic responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on airport ground support equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment.

Responsibilities & duties
- Receives work orders and obtains the necessary tools required for the repair.
- Transports the vehicle (s) to be repaired by driving, towing, or pushing vehicle to service facilities.
- Vehicles may consist of tugs, forklifts, pay loaders, de-ice equipment, fuel trucks and other larger airport vehicles.
- Inspects parts and/or motor vehicles to identify defective or broken parts.
- Repairs diesel engines, hydraulic, electric, and mechanical systems.
- Obtains replacement parts, installing and/or making repairs as required.
- Repairs may require rebuilding as assemblies, systems, etc.
- Confers with Supervisor for complex repairs, which require direction or approval for ordering parts.
- Completes work orders and provides status on any “open” work orders.
- Ensure safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements.
- Additional duties may include changing batteries, tires, oil, and other minor repairs.
- Able to maintain clean work area and equipment.
- Must be able to commute to work in various bases such as Red lake, Pickle Lake and Thunder Bay.

Skills & qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years related experience.
- Must have knowledge of heavy-duty diesel/automotive equipment.
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair of complex hydraulic and electrical systems required.
- Be able to operate various power and hand tools safely.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Must be flexible to work all hours/days including nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by operational requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., comfortable with bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling various items
- Clean driving record with certified copy.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including physical abilities and drug testing and ten-year background check as required by CA Customs.

Required experience
- Automotive: 2 years
- Hydraulics: 1 year
- Electrical: 1 year

Working conditions
- Overtime as required
- Travel required

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
**North Star Air**

1480 Walsh St W Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6H6

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$26.96 per hour

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Relevant: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-08



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