Site Leader

Alvest Equipment Services (AES); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call Bonus Opportunities

ASE certification bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ALVEST is seeking a Site Leader to manage a maintenance station for a fleet of Airport Ground Support Equipment, overseeing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across multiple GSE types.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling skills, and ability to coordinate with customers while maintaining safety, quality, and documentation standards. Shift is 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with added incentives for ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot heavy equipment.
• Experience managing a work schedule and leading a team across three shifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and judgment; ability to keep management informed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of technicians, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency standards are met.
• Manage work schedule based on equipment availability and customer needs.
• Ensure shop cleanliness, tool accountability and proper documentation in ERP system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Leadership

Communication skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred (technical degree a plus)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ALVEST is the world leader in airport ground support equipment manufacturing and distribution through its entities TLD, Smart Airport Services (SAS) and Alvest Equipment Services (AES) with consolidated sales in the range of 750 million USD. Alvest Equipment Services (AES) is dedicated to ground support equipment maintenance, rental, leasing, and overhaul services with a high level of growth in Europe, USA, and the Middle East.

Now offering FLIGHT BENEFITS for exclusive airfare savings along with hotel and rental car discounts!

At Alvest Equipment Services, we look for mechanics who not only enjoy using their skills in troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical or HVAC issues but like having fun while doing so! We foster an environment where teamwork and ingenuity are rewarded and encourage job growth.

Those who will excel in this role:Automotive, Diesel, Forklift and Heavy Equipment Mechanics.

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Monday - Friday

ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES

• 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

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Leader is responsible for managing a maintenance station, performing equipment maintenance procedures on a fleet of Airport Ground Support Equipment, maintaining a high-quality standard. Will work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for many different types of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Mechanics will adhere to and comply with service bulletins, and perform computer-based software updates, diagnostics, and troubleshooting GSE. This role covers maintenance and repair of a broad range of ground support equipment, including but not limited to 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 escape 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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 HAVE CERTIFICATIONS:

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