PBB Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Passenger Boarding Bridge Technician (PBB Technician) performs preventative and corrective maintenance on all boarding bridges. Applicants should have technical knowledge in mechanical bridge repair and adjustments, electrical troubleshooting and repair.

• Demonstrates safe working habits at all times Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, adjustments, and upgrades on the mechanical and/or electrical level on boarding bridge systems

• Use of hand tools, power tools and meters for troubleshooting and repair of boarding bridges Recognize abnormalities and faulty parts within the boarding bridge systems

• Read and interpret electrical schematics as they relate to boarding bridges

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics as they relate to boarding bridges

• Familiar with PLC controls for electro-mechanical troubleshooting

• Ability to understand refrigeration controls and power generation electronic components

• Ability to speak, read, understand, and write English Assist with Baggage Handling Systems maintenance and repairs as needed

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED certificate

Minimum of 3 years of electrical experience in an industrial environment

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance trade Possession of a valid driver's license

Must be available to work 2ndshift and on call (24/7 rotating schedule)

Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong mechanical aptitude

Certified or Licensed Electrician Prior boarding bridge maintenance experience

Knowledge of PLC controls

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full time position; 24/7 operation; 3 shifts available; overtime and weekend work is common.

Travel:
This position requires up no travel.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (transmit, convey, receive) information. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently (26% to 74%) required to climb; reach; sit; and access confined spaces that require kneeling, crawling, and other positions that require physical maneuvering.The employee is frequently required to work at heights. The employee is constantly (75% or more) required to move and lift objects (luggage bags, stack of tubs, tools, equipment, parts, etc.) of up to 50lbs; bend/twist; stoop; stand; walk; push-pull. The employee is occasionally (up to 25% of the time) required to carry and transfer up to between 50 and 120lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud due to aircraft engines and equipment.

Employee works in the secured baggage handling area, repair station, airfield, office environment and other areas within the airport. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud due to aircraft engines and equipment.

Employee works in the secured baggage handling area, repair station, airfield, office environment and other areas within the airport. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.

Hourly rate: $31.00-$33.00

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.