Ground Service Equipment Technician (Automotive & Diesel)

Job No.: 000402 United Airlines Full-time • On-Site
  • Weekends
  • Holidays
  • Flexible Hours
 Required Experience: Mid Level Location:  Newark Liberty International Airport NJ 
Expires: Jan 6, 2026
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  $10,000 Sign on Bonus
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations.

Compensation:

$32.65 Per Hour

Benefits Offered:

  • 401K Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Personal Travel Benefits
  • Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 24 months of experience with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of gas and diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and motorized equipment
  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Must possess a valid state issued driver's license
  • Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24/7 operation
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
  • Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels
  • Moderate lifting
  • Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certificate of completion from an accredited automotive school
  • Experience with motorized equipment supporting airport ground operations

Job Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized)
  • Work will include diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension and brake systems
  • Troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines, heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start and ground electrical power units
  • Ground Service Equipment Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
  • Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
  • Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
  • New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
  • There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

Additional Information:

The sign-on bonus is exclusively for external candidates, internal applicants are not eligible to receive the sign-on incentive.

The starting rate for this role is $32.65.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

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