Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.

Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary

The ACAA’s Heavy Equipment Mechanic will report to the Fleet Manager, and is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all heavy equipment, such as earth moving and snow removal equipment, ordering parts, diagnostic checks and fluid testing.

Here is how the Heavy Equipment Mechanic will help:

• Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures
• Determine repairs required by testing and use of diagnostic equipment
• Repair equipment and replace defective parts within an allotted time
• Perform engine tune-ups
• Identify unsafe conditions and properly report or take corrective measures as appropriate
• Maintain a large, complex and diversified fleet of heavy equipment to ACAA standards
• Perform continuous analysis to improve operation, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes
• Attend specialized training and familiarization workshops dealing with innovations in heavy equipment operations, emission standards, repairs, and maintenance
• Participate in daily safety tool box meetings
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Maintain good working relations with management and co-workers, representing the ACAA in a professional manner at all times
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic are:

• High School diploma or GED; one year certificate from college or technical school.
• Three years’ experience working in the heavy equipment repair field using diagnostic equipment.
• Possession of a Pennsylvania CDL license, Class “A” or “B.” License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ACAA Security identification badge.
• Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (Composite toe safety shoes).
• Adhere to all ACAA policies and procedures, including guidelines set forth by the Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.
• Must have experience using diagnostic equipment.
• Employee is required to provide hand tools necessary for the trade.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Ability to do requisitions and order parts in accordance with all A.C.A.A. contracts.
• Proficient and experienced in the repair and maintenance of the following:

1. Engines – Diesel and Gasoline
2. Automatic transmissions.
3. Front ends and alignments
4. Manual transmissions and differentials
5. Mechanical and Pneumatic Brakes
6. Electrical system.
7. Heating and air-conditioning systems.
8. Hydraulic oil system.
9. Body work and minor painting.

• Extensive knowledge in welding, burning and brazing.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
• Knowledge of current emission standards with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair any issues.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to wear and work comfortably using a respirator.
• Ability to do all paperwork related to the job.
• Ability to work all shifts scheduled or assigned in a 24/7 operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee may be assigned to additional shifts, which encompass a twenty-four hour day, seven day per week operation, including holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours to provide assistance during emergency situations, peak periods or extenuating circumstances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination and respirator medical clearance performed by the Authority’s examining physician. Hearing ability must meet the standards / levels, as required by the Department of Transportation guidelines. Continued employment may be subject to respirator fit testing conducted with or without advanced notice and without individualized suspicion.

DRUG TESTING

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of TSR/CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
  • ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
  • When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
  • ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
• Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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