Job Description
Location: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Shifts Available: 1st 6:00 AM-2 PM
2nd 2 PM-10:30 PM
3rd 10 PM-6:30 AM
Days Off: Tuesday & Wednesday
or Thursday & Friday
JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) Technician to join our team at DCA Airport. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), Pre-Conditioned Air Units (PCAir), Ground Power Units (GPUs), and other critical airport transportation and aviation support equipment at and repair of passenger boarding bridges, ensuring reliable access for aircraft and passengers. This position is critical to maintaining seamless airport operations and upholding high standards of safety and efficiency.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on PBB systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics as they relate to boarding bridges.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections and tasks according to maintenance schedules.
- Respond to service requests and emergencies to resolve bridge issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure all boarding bridge systems comply with operational and safety standards.
- Diagnose other equipment issues and assist in the diagnosis of process-related problems through collaborative teamwork.
- Train other maintenance personnel in mechanical systems and personal areas of expertise.
- Change light bulbs, interior and exterior, as needed.
- Perform seasonal snow and ice removal duties including shoveling walkways, applying de-icing agents, and operating snow blowers or plows as needed.
- Use computer-based CMMS system to create and closeout work orders with data including labor hours, equipment, maintenance, and parts used.
- Carry a company radio/cell phone for coverage and site-wide communication.
- Available to work flexible hours.
- Available for an assigned emergency on-call schedule.
- Assists outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors.
- Understand and comply with OSHA, Safety and PPE requirements.
- Work collaboratively with team members and airport personnel to support day-to-day operations.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training in mechanics, electrical systems, or aviation maintenance preferred.
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, mechanical or electrical systems, or aviation ground support (preferred but not required).
- Familiarity with hydraulic and electrical schematics, meters, and diagnostic tools.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance (PM’s) on equipment.
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
- Detail oriented.
WORKING CONDITIONS, TRAVEL, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to address the needs of the customer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/physical requirements of the job. Additional requirements are as follows:
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces
- Ability to frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat and stoop
- Ability to operate office equipment, computer and tools
- Correctable vision and hearing
- Ability to walk long distances within the airport
- Ability to regularly lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 75 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to function in high-pressure situations
- Ability to drive a vehicle
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical and noise hazards
- Exposure to inclement weather conditions
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Pass a Drug Test
- Pass a Keystone Management background check
- Pass a Federal Aviation Administration background check
- Pass a driving history check
- Possess a current driving license
- Flexible and reliable for all shifts to support projects and client
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Long distance, Flexible hours, Shift work, All shifts,