Lead Equipment Operator - Aviation Ground Ops

Inland Group of Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

myFlexPay - early access to wages

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Inland Group of Companies is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for a seasonal role at the airport. The position focuses on safe, efficient operation and maintenance of glycol recovery and processing equipment, with opportunities to train other operators and improve daily procedures.

The role requires supervising others, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a demanding aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successful completion of all classroom and on-the-job training.
• Previous experience overseeing the work of others.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft and how they perform.
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to interpret documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle in inclement weather.
• General mechanical competence and ability to effectively use hand tools.
• Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties and monitor performance of Equipment Operators to ensure work is completed according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure optimum equipment performance through regular equipment inspections.
• Ensure full communication with next shift regarding current state of processing equipment.
• Professionally operate and maintain the company’s Recovery and Processing Equipment including the Glycol Concentrator.
• Assist in the training of all operators in the proper Recovery and Processing Equipment operational procedures and inform the site supervisor immediately of any deficiencies in Recovery and Processing Equipment operation, daily inspections and daily paperwork submitted by all operators.
• Ensure all operators perform daily Recovery Equipment walk-arounds before operation: focusing on lights, spray bar, emulsifying agent, chassis, pick-up head, debris tank, dumping controls, axial separators, valve positions, vehicle and auxiliary engines, and inside controls.
• Perform, and instruct operators with light maintenance tasks on Recovery and Processing Equipment, and to immediately report any major repair requirements.
• Perform, and instruct operators with tank inventory and/or storm preparedness operations, (i.e., drain and valve operations, etc.).
• Routinely inspect de-icing surfaces while on shift and promptly collect or dispatch the appropriate number of operators to collect spent aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) well before the risk of fluid escape (when needed).
• Routinely inspect tanks, plumbing, filtration, pumping systems while on shift, and promptly repair and advise Supervisor of all actions required.
• Empty the debris tank into Inland’s storage vessels well before the risk of overfill.
• Oversee the daily tracking and recording of fluids processed;
• Assist with the glycol recycling processes, including concentrator and sanitary machine operations.

Skills

Overseeing others

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Inland Group of Companies is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for a seasonal role at the airport. The position focuses on safe, efficient operation and maintenance of glycol recovery and processing equipment, with opportunities to train other operators and improve daily procedures.

The role requires supervising others, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a demanding aviation environment.