Equipment Operations Technician

Mercury GSE Maintenance•Saginaw, TX

About The Position

Mercury GSE is the leading provider of rental, leasing and full-service management of ground support equipment (GSE) serving the broader aviation industry. At Mercury GSE, we help our customers save time and money by providing the newest and best GSE equipment, flexible rental/leasing/buying options, and 24/7 customer support. Our vision is to be the most trusted GSE provider, redefining customer expectations of what full-service GSE rentals and leasing should be. With our best-in-class GSE fleet, we support the largest domestic and international passenger airlines, cargo airlines, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) companies, ground handling companies as well as the US Government and Department of Defense. Our culture thrives on a cohesive and collaborative team mindset, with our values deeply rooted in communication, creating a customer-focused experience, commitment to quality and positivity. We are a unified team that is continuously discovering the best ways to serve our customers. JOB SUMMARY The Equipment Operations Technician supports daily operations across the shop, yard, and parts functions to ensure equipment readiness, organization, and overall operational efficiency. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, washing and staging GSE, organizing parts and inventory, and assisting technicians with shop support activities. This position plays a critical role in keeping fleet operations running smoothly and is designed as an entry point into Mercury GSE’s technician career path. Individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and reliability will have the opportunity to develop technical skills and advance into a Technician I role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
1-2 years of experience in a shop, yard, warehouse, fleet, or equipment-related environment preferred
Prior exposure to heavy equipment, automotive, diesel, or mechanical work is a plus (formal or informal)
Entry-level candidates with demonstrated mechanical aptitude (school programs, personal projects, or hands-on experience)
Basic familiarity with tools, equipment handling, or parts organization preferred
Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate or learn to operate equipment safely
Ability to speak, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence utilizing the English language.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of basic shop math.
Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Support daily shop and yard operations to ensure equipment readiness and workflow efficiency
Wash, clean, and prepare GSE for deployment and customer delivery
Move, stage, and position equipment within the yard and shop to support operational priorities
Assist with equipment intake and release processes, including staging and basic condition checks
Assist with organizing and stocking parts inventory as needed
Provide operational support to technicians, including parts retrieval, tool organization, and work area preparation
Maintain shop, yard, and parts areas in a clean, organized, and safety-compliant condition
Able to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle
Report any safety violation, machining equipment misusage, and/or properly performed work to supervisor or lead
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by federal, local, and state governments, Mercury GSE, and HSE Procedures
Keep work area clean and free of any safety hazards
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Mercury GSE reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.