Ft. Riley KS Ground Support Equipment Mechani at FITT Scientific

Position Title: Ground Support Equipment Mechanic / Inspector 

  Location: Fort Riley 

 Type position: Full Time 

 Pay Type: Hourly

 Clearance Required: None

 Job Description: 

 The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic/ Inspector  diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

This mechanic/ Inspector maintains external fuel and grounding systems, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess the following skills: Generator and power plant operations, electrical generation and distribution, diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance, principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
• Must be able to read electric schematic drawings and interpret its symbols that represent real-world objects.
• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret US Army and/or Commercial Technical Manuals with relation to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Must have the ability to verify the serviceability of equipment, determine the economic reparability of the item, and determine the extent of maintenance effort and repair parts required to restore the item to the prescribed serviceable condition.

Basic requirements 

           Prior Military Experience Preferred.

• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident for more than 3 years in order to obtain NACI and CAC Card eligibility.
• Ability to pass a post offer drug screen clearance. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position (if required)
• Valid state driver's license.
• Able to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 70 pounds with the frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds.
• Able to climb in and out of military/civilian vehicles and related equipment.
• Able to stand for at least two continuous hours.
• Able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours.
• Able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

 FITT Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. 

 FITT Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 

 Employment decisions at FITT Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.