Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Nashville, TN

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.