Ground Support Technician - Las

Swalife

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Base: $34.73 ph; bonus/equity: potential profit sh...
Mechanical maintenance of ground equipment
Arc gas and mig welding
Metal fabrication skills
The Ground Support Equipment Technician supports Southwest Airlines by maintaining automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting

Job Summary

  • The Ground Support Equipment Technician supports Southwest Airlines by maintaining automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting.
  • Employees receive benefits including free flights on Southwest, company retirement contributions up to 9.3%, potential profit sharing, and competitive health insurance starting from day one.
  • This role requires working assigned shifts based on seniority, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, with no sponsorship available.

Matching Summary

The Ground Support Equipment Technician supports Southwest Airlines by maintaining automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting.

Salary

Base: $34.73 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Potential profit sharing; Benefits: Free flights, retirement contributions, health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mechanical maintenance of ground equipment
  • arc gas and MIG welding
  • metal fabrication skills
  • equipment spray painting
  • work assigned shifts including weekends
  • use of maintenance tracking software
  • physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • team-oriented work environment
  • ability to work under stress
  • effective written and verbal communication
  • creativity and innovation encouraged

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 3-5 years heavy truck or equipment repair experience
  • ASE and A/C certification preferred
  • valid state motor vehicle operator's license
  • ability to obtain and maintain SIDA badge
  • U.S. citizenship or work authorization required
  • complete set of mechanic's tools required
  • must be at least 18 years old

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or current authorization to work

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