Careers

Location	Pickle Lake
Status	Full Time - Rotational
Shift	14 days on / 14 days off
Department	Ground Operations
Deadline	Until Filled

Job Description:

The Pickle Lake GSE technician ensures general ground service and aircraft support equipment is serviced and maintained according to company policies, procedures and manufacturer.

Responsibilities:

• General and preventative maintenance; including repairs and servicing
• Prepare, paint or clean the interior and exterior surfaces of ground equipment
• Perform minor manufacturing work, e.g., building baggage carts, aircraft tow bars, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain various electrical components and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program and departmental procedures
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair hydraulic hoses, piping, and related equipment
• Involved in all aspects of vehicle maintenance requirements for all company vehicles at associated base
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on ground equipment and vehicles
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Update and maintain information in Wasaya records systems and department databases
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department
• Liaise with Staff and Base Managers for reporting or receiving reports of equipment defects
• Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required
• Maintain inventory of new equipment, manuals and warranties
• Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers
• Any other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is an asset.
• Two (2) to four (4) years previous maintenance experience or completion of a journeyman ticket or license in a related vehicle, heavy equipment or small motors trade
• Ability to maintain the organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure

Assets:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain T.B.I.A.A. AVOP license an asset.
• The ability to meet security requirements necessary to obtain Restricted Area Pass an asset.
• Welding experience is an asset
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email an asset.
• Previous First Aid skills and/or certificates an asset.
• The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Previous airline experience is an asset.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Accommodations:

• Food and accommodations are provided in Pickle Lake.
• Transportation to and from Thunder Bay to Pickle Lake provided.
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. Basic hand tools, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, etc.
• Indoor and outdoor work is required
• Overtime as required
• Ability to lift to 70lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.