Site Leader

ALVEST EQUIPMENT SERVICES USA • Chicago, IL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

ALVEST is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of airport ground support equipment. The Site Leader is responsible for managing a maintenance station, performing equipment maintenance procedures on a fleet of Airport Ground Support Equipment, and maintaining a high-quality standard. This role involves working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for various Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Mechanics will adhere to and comply with service bulletins, and perform computer-based software updates, diagnostics, and troubleshooting GSE. The role covers maintenance and repair of a broad range of ground support equipment, including tow tractors, belt loaders, pushback tractors, air start units, cargo loaders, deicers, hydraulic lifts, tugs, and aircraft refueling trucks. Responsibilities also include close communication with multiple Customers to report on Equipment Status and coordinate work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, with a technical degree a strong plus
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and the ability to understand and troubleshoot heavy equipment
• Must have shop floor experience and the ability to manage the work schedule and have a presence for all three shifts
• Must have strong leadership skills, though aptitude would be considered
• Must have strong communication skills and judgment, with the ability to keep management informed and to know, with training, when to escalate a problem or issue
• Must be accessible via phone for emergencies
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• 5S (or equivalent) experience for floor organization
• ERP experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• Ability to work both as a team and/or independently with great success.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• No travel restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Med/Heavy Truck Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Universal HVAC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of technicians, ensuring that their performance meets the company safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Manage the work schedule based on equipment availability and customer operational needs.
• Ensure work area cleanliness, tool accountability, and appropriate shop.
• Manage the Office Administrator and ensure that work is properly documented in the ERP system, this includes: Managing purchasing to maintain stock levels. Maintaining an inventory of spare parts.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and/or electrical discrepancies on various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and subsystems.
• Inspect, repair, rebuild/overhaul components, such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Manage the relationship with the customer to ensure that work processes follow site safety and workflow guidelines.
• Communicate Equipment status and repairs ETC to customer.
• Keep direct manager informed of all relevant activity, providing a high level of detail so the customer’s expectations can be managed and changes to the scope of work can be accounted for.
• Create/Analyze site activity performance indicators and prepare corrective actions from these indicators.
• Manage punctual projects related to the maintenance station.
• Other assignments as designated by the Regional Manager.

Benefits

• FLIGHT BENEFITS for exclusive airfare savings along with hotel and rental car discounts!
• On Call Bonus Opportunities
• Earn more by completing your ASE certifications in Medium/Heavy Equipment and receive a one-time bonus for becoming a Certified Master Technician.
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Provided Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 10 Paid Holidays + Your Birthday
• PTO – Minimum 3 weeks per year
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(K) and Roth Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level