Ground Equipment Support Technician - PHX ID - 10356

Department:

Ground Operations

 

 

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We 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:

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 a part of this integral Team.

 

Additional details

  • This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

  • Responsibilities
    • 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

 

  • Pay & Benefits:

     

    Competitive market salary from $33.72 per hour to $33.72 per hour* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

     

    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 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

    Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

    Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

    Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

    Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

     

    *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

     

    Pay: $33.72

     

    Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

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    May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

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