Area Service Technician

The Area Service Technician (AST) will represent TLD and its fundamentals to our customers. He/she will perform troubleshooting, operations support, service repairs, service bulletins and training classes. TLD designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for the aviation ramp environment.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(K) and Roth Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Wide Events

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes work/assignments independently with a strong sense of results and customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Prepare reports and follow up on trouble tickets.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to various equipment components and operating systems, or related components.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble components.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties including cleaning of work area, tool boxes, and company vehicle(s).
• Inspect, repair and/or overhaul components, such as electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Must be able to lift weights exceeding 50 pounds.
• Good mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Good electrical and automotive communication knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years performing repair and maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Experience with diesel powered vehicles preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair failed components.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess basic hand tools necessary to perform assigned tasks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 3 years of service repair experience; in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical skills with some PLC experience and HVAC
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to read and speak the English language
• No travel restrictions - Valid passport
• Customer service skills
• Empty criminal case to allow airport access