GSE Equipment Lead & Maintenance Supervisor

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trego‑Dugan Aviation of Grand Island Inc., Reno, NV, seeks a Full Time Laborer/Ramp Supervisor to lead a shift of GSE technicians, maintain tugs, belt loaders, GPUs, and related equipment, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This working supervisor role requires diagnostic ability for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, plus hands-on coaching of Levels I–II technicians and cross‑training ramp staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or a comparable technical field.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on ground support equipment or similar machinery.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays; on-call and emergency call-in.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for multi-station support and training.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements to obtain a SIDA badge and pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Personally perform and oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on ground support equipment including tugs, belt loaders, air start units, GPUs, HVAC units, lavatory/ water carts, and cargo loaders.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and systems issues using test equipment and manuals; repair with focus on maximum reliability and minimum downtime.
• Perform maintenance on machinery, engines, transmissions, and related systems; replenish fluids, replace components, and apply lubricants.
• Build and assemble mechanical components per manufacturer specifications and requirements.
• Track and document preventive maintenance and repair history for each piece of equipment on shift.
• Maintain GSE paperwork and maintenance records in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate equipment issues to the GSE Operations Manager; supervise and coach Level I–II technicians.
• Provide guidance to ramp agents and operational staff on equipment operation and preventive practices.
• Support ramp operations by filling in and training agents as needed; cross-utilized role.
• Communicate shift handoff information to incoming supervisors and the GSE Operations Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Trego‑Dugan Aviation of Grand Island Inc., Reno, NV, seeks a Full Time Laborer/Ramp Supervisor to lead a shift of GSE technicians, maintain tugs, belt loaders, GPUs, and related equipment, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This working supervisor role requires diagnostic ability for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, plus hands-on coaching of Levels I–II technicians and cross‑training ramp staff.