GSE Technician - DEN
Southwest Airlines
GSE Technician - DEN
Job Description
Department:Cargo Provo & GSEOur Company PromiseWe are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.Job Description:Pay & Benefits:Pay of $35.77 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.Benefits you’ll love:• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail-oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as part of this integral Team at our Denver (DEN) Station. Check out what a day as a GSE Technician is like: swa.is/DayWithGSE. Additional details This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union. Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. ResponsibilitiesDiagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industryPerforms both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipmentAttends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their workCreate and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking programRequired to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognitionMust be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this descriptionMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's LeadersKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systemsAbility to perform minor or major body repairAbility to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulationsAbility to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematicsAbility to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasksAbility to effectively communicate in both written and verbal formAbility to work well under stressful situationsAbility to work well with others as part of a TeamProficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torchProficiency in metal fabricationProficiency in equipment spray paintingEducationRequired: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degreeExperienceRequired: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degreeRequired: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degreePreferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking systemLicensing/CertificationASE and A/C Certification preferredMust possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's licenseMust be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirementsPhysical AbilitiesMust be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminalsMust be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basisMust be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periodsMust be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areasMay be required to work thru inclement weatherOther QualificationsMust maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelinesMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelinesRequired to have a complete set of mechanic's toolsMay be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight staysMust be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekendsMust be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period*The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. **401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.Pay Rate:$34.73Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.
Locations
- CO-Denver
Skills Required
- technical degreeintermediate
- lieu of a technical degreeintermediate
- computer inventory tracking systemintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree (degree in automotive)
- Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree (experience, 3 years)
- Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree (experience, 5 years)
- Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system (experience)
- Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree (experience, 3 years)
- Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree (experience, 5 years)
- Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system (experience)
- Licensing/Certification (certification)
- ASE and A/C Certification preferred (certification)
- Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license (experience)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements (experience)
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines (experience)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (experience)
- Must be at least 18 years of age (experience, 18 years)
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines (experience)
- Required to have a complete set of mechanic's tools (experience)
- May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight stays (experience)
- Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends (experience)
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period (experience)
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines (experience)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (experience)
- Must be at least 18 years of age (experience, 18 years)
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines (experience)
- May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight stays (experience)
- Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends (experience)
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period (experience)
- *The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. **401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position. (experience)
- ***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license (experience)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements (experience)
- Physical Abilities (experience)
- Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals (experience)
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis (experience)
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods (experience)
- Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas (experience)
- May be required to work thru inclement weather (experience)
- Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals (experience)
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis (experience)
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods (experience)
- Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas (experience)
Responsibilities
- • Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- • Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
- • Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***
- • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
- • Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- • Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- Additional details
- This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
- This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
- Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
- Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
- Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup
- Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup
- We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
- Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
- Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
- Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
- Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
- Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
- Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
- Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
- Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to perform minor or major body repair
- Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
- Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
- Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
- Ability to work well under stressful situations
- Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
- Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
- Proficiency in metal fabrication
- Proficiency in equipment spray painting
- Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to perform minor or major body repair
- Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
- Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
- Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
- Ability to work well under stressful situations
- Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
- Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
- Proficiency in metal fabrication
- Proficiency in equipment spray painting
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree
Benefits
- general: Pay of $35.77 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.
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