Job Description

Fleet/Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Manager

Summary

Oversees and manages the Fleet Maintenance, Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of GSE, fleet maintenance and preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities related to fleet maintenance, ground service equipment, heavy equipment to include operational performance, costs of operation and maintenance, operational safety, and compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Directs procurement of all types of company owned and operated ground service equipment, materials, supplies, and parts required to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Coordinates inspection, repair, and maintenance services to obtain maximum utilization of equipment and prevent operational delays.
• Consults with others to determine equipment and machinery requirements.
• Reviews and submits proposals for modifications to vendor or manufacturer.
• Coordinates activities of personnel involved in repair and maintenance of ground service equipment.
• Directs work schedules to obtain optimum utilization of personnel.
• Assist in the development of training materials and procedural manuals and conducts training and orientation as necessary for the Station’s programs.
• Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and other resources.
• Is able to meet the Station’s attendance standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Ground Service Equipment department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

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.

• Ability to work varying hours/shifts depending on operational needs
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints
• Ability to effectively present information
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or
  diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
  situations
• Must comply with all company guidelines and policies

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possess/maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to lifting, pulling and pushing heavy items of 75 pounds or more; bending standing, climbing or walking.

Must be able to work safely in an environment containing chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise. Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

dnata US is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.