Mechanic, Ground Service Equipment

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds 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 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s 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.

Primary Objective of the Position:

The successful applicant will assist with maintenance of Cargojet’s Ground Service Equipment at the highest level of reliability and ensure duties are performed in accordance with Cargojet’s Policy and Procedures.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of Ground Service Equipment as established with Cargojet’s 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 for ordering.
• 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:

• 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.
• Is responsible for shop equipment, airside equipment and vehicles and maintenance support equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, inspect, troubleshoot and repair Cargojet’s fleet of GSE 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) for component replacements.
• Ability to operate high lifts, fork-lifts to gain access to aircraft.
• Ability to work from heights and on ladders.
• Must have personal hand tools required for Automotive Service Technician Trade
• Must have own personal toolbox

Knowledge Abilities & Skills:

Preference given to applicants with the following:

• 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.

Education, Training & Experience:

Preference given to applicants with the following:

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

Location & Work Environment:

• Required to work in a hangar or outdoors.
• Required to work in Restricted areas at Airports.
• Shift work, rotating shifts (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 Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator’s 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 an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• 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 we operate in 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 must comply with at all times.