Aviation GSE & Deicing Fleet Mechanic -- PIT

Fuel safety. Keep aircraft moving. Own the uptime.

Employment type: Full-time
Starting pay: $28.00/hour

How your week can look

• Shoulder/Summer (May–September): Four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday, 0500–1530.
• Peak/Winter (October–April): Rotating shifts and days off, driven by operational needs.

About Inland Deicing Services (IDS)

IDS focuses exclusively on safe, efficient deicing and anti-icing for airline partners and environmental services for airports. We are a winter operations company—your work directly supports safe, on-time departures.

Equipment you’ll keep mission‑ready

• Heavy-duty deicer trucks
• GRV (Glycol Recovery Vehicle) trucks
• Wastewater trucks
• Light-duty support vehicles
• Ground service equipment (GSE)

What you’ll do

• Own local maintenance scheduling and performance to maximize fleet reliability.
• Complete skilled maintenance work following established procedures and standards.
• Use manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, schematics, blueprints, and related documents to execute tasks accurately.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and hydraulic faults within defined timeframes.
• Maintain precise records, and perform scheduled/unscheduled inspections using our maintenance management software.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; age 18 .
• Meets federal requirements to obtain an airport badge.
• Effective verbal hearing/speaking; ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Personal tool set required: sockets/wrenches up to 1" and up to 1/2" drive, plus toolbox.
• Time-management and organizational skill to juggle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of fluid types; diesel-powered machines and tools—their use, repair, and upkeep.
• Professional discretion with confidential information; strong team orientation and tact with colleagues and clients.
• Hands-on experience with standard/specialty tools and test instruments (e.g., photo tachometer, diagnostic tools/hardware, scanners, meters).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel TDY to other IDS airport stations when requested.

Work environment

• Physically demanding; extended standing; exposure to loud noise (at times excessive), safe yet occasionally unpleasant odors, fluctuating temperatures/humidity, and working in proximity to heavy moving equipment.

Physical demands

• Frequent use of hands to handle/feel tools and controls; reaching with hands/arms; clear speaking and hearing.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay and benefits

• Insurance: health, dental, life
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On‑the‑job training
• Unlimited $300 referral bonuses
• DailyPay

Proficiencies

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Diesel vehicles

Ready to apply? Serious applicants, please submit your application here: Apply via IDS Workday