Plant Maintenance Technician - DAL
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 43 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
About this role
Department: Technical Operations Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description
Pay & Benefits: Pay of $35.77 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums. Benefits you’ll love: • Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) • Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** • Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit*** • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents • Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment. • Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Do you enjoy working with your hands and solving real‑world problems every day? Plant Maintenance Technicians at Southwest Airlines work hands‑on, maintain hangars, offices, and maintenance facilities that support our front‑line Technical Operations Teams. They’ll repair critical infrastructure and respond quickly to urgent needs that help prevent flight delays while ensuring facilities are safe, reliable, and ready for nonstop operations. Plant Maintenance Technicians are proud to make a lasting impact behind the scenes, helping shape the future of Southwest Airlines by keeping the foundation of our operation strong every day. Additional Details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
Maintenance, dismantling, altering, repairing and erecting of buildings, hangars, ground offices, office equipment, in and about the Maintenance Facility Will work with field equipment and perform duties generally performed by plumbers, painters, sheet metal workers, electricians, carpenters, machinists, welders, heating and air conditioning systems, and all electrical and control circuits pertaining to all the plant, building and facility installations Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be familiar with basic city codes Ability to read and comprehend architectural blue prints and commercial wiring diagrams Ability to follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with building codes pertaining to structural building maintenance Ability to to write accurate and complete summaries of work accomplished on required forms and keep daily, weekly, and monthly record on