Airport Mechanic - Class A - JFK

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Mechanic – Class A, B and C levels. Maintain, inspect, test, diagnose, overhaul, rebuild and repair all vehicle systems, components and accessories to industry work standards. This includes, but is not limited to, the vehicle body, structure, interior panels, trim, seating and glazing; axles, suspension, steering and braking components and systems; driveline or propulsion system components, prime movers and auxiliary drive units; HVAC, lighting and electrical systems; microprocessor controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and multiplex electronic systems; and vehicle energy storage systems and devices. 

• Bus Mechanic – Class A, B and C levels operate vehicles (CDL License Preferred), including trucks and buses of various sizes and configurations. They also maintain and repair equipment and tools used in the activities mentioned above; drive motor vehicles; keep written and electronic records of work activities; and perform related work.

• Some of the physical activities performed by  Mechanic – Class A, B and C levels and environmental conditions they experience are: working outdoors in all weather conditions; crawling under and on top of buses; working in confined areas; lifting and carrying heavy parts, tools, and equipment; climbing into and out of buses that are suspended on lifts; reaching into dark spaces and making tactile inspections; making visual inspections of equipment; distinguishing colors; reading gauges and prints; reading, interpreting and applying written or graphic technical repair instructions; responding to sounds from warning bells, horns, and vehicle movement; and wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Special Working Conditions:  Mechanic – Class A, B and C levels may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

 (This brief description does not include all of the duties of this position)