Equipment Mechanic

As infrastructure critical to the region's growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

Hiring Process:

• Apply online

• Interview(s)

• Offer

• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test.

• Onboarding

Benefits:

• Deferred compensation plans

• Educational Assistance

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance

• Health Screenings

• Paid Holidays

• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled.

Starting Salary Range $52,723 - 71,733

Job Summary: The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and performing preventative maintenance and repairs including overhauls, rebuilds, replacement of components, and system installation on a mixed fleet of vehicles. Other responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance checks and repairs on airport vehicles and equipment-including oil changes, brake repairs, and tire changes-and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Essential Job Duties:

• Operates, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and performs preventive maintenance to a variety of machinery, including fire trucks, construction equipment, farm tractors, and light general-purpose fleet equipment.

• Conducts repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, such as overhauls, rebuilds, replacement of components, and installs of new systems.

• Maintains and repairs all emergency and rapid response vehicles such as police vehicles and fire trucks.

• Coordinates with vendors, including gathering information for ordering parts, correcting parts orders when incorrect parts are received, performing price matching, and resolving paperwork discrepancies.

• Maintains vehicle maintenance records.

• Creates requisitions for purchase orders.

• Assists with equipment safety practices, including organizing parts and maintaining cleanliness of shop in order to promote a safe working environment.

• Operates equipment safely around other people and possibly in a confined environment.

• Provides spill clean-up in accordance with the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

• Uses computer to include work order system, regular on-line training sessions, and parts research.

• Performs snow removal, as needed, to include extended stay at airport during events.

• Performs minor welding, as needed.

• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.

• Follows all safety regulations.

• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values of RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service & Excellence).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.

• Mechanical Systems: Knowledge of techniques and safety practices used in the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

• Electrical Circuits: Knowledge of electrical circuits and devices related to vehicles or ground equipment.

• Small Engines: Knowledge of small engine equipment, including design, operation, and installation of components, assemblies, and systems.

• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.

• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.

• Construction Equipment: Skill in using heavy construction equipment such as tractors, dump trucks, lifts, generators, compressors, and aircraft loading bridges.

• Fire Equipment: Skill in operating firefighting equipment to effectively maintain operational readiness.

• Customer Service: Skill in providing customer service, including listening to customers' needs, identifying customer solutions, assessing quality of customer services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.

• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.

• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 2-4 years of automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, or related experience.

• Valid CLASS D Driver's License

• Air Operations Ara (AOA) Clearance (1.5 yrs after hire)

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or certificate in automotive technology, or equivalent military training.

• 4-7 years of automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, firefighting equipment maintenance, or related experience.

• Automobile & Light Truck Certification Test or other Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.