Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Your craft keeps flights safe.Snow is falling, aircraft are lined up, and operations are counting on reliable deicing equipment. At Inland Deicing Services, LLC, we exist to deliver safe, efficient, and professional deicing and anti-icing services to our carrier customers. As a Field Service Mechanic for mobile deicing systems, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring equipment performance, safety, and reliability.Impact the missionIn this role, you’ll coordinate local maintenance calendars, jump into diagnostics on electrical and hydraulic systems, and bring equipment back online quickly and correctly. You’ll rely on manuals, schematics, blueprints, and illustrated parts catalogs to guide precision repairs—and you’ll document every step for full traceability. Both scheduled and unscheduled inspections will be part of your rhythm.Core responsibilitiesLead local maintenance scheduling and execute work to maintain high equipment dependability.Perform the full range of skilled maintenance tasks following recognized procedures.Read and apply maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and related documents to complete assignments.Diagnose and resolve electrical and hydraulic issues within established timelines.Maintain accurate records and conduct scheduled and unscheduled equipment inspections.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years old.Effective speaking and hearing; able to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English; capable of giving verbal directions in English.Basic to intermediate computer capability.Time management and organizational strength to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines.Knowledge of fluid types, diesel-powered machines, and tools—including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Proficiency with standard and specialty tools and specialized test equipment (photo tachometer, diagnostic tools and hardware, scanners, meters).Valid driver’s license required.Bring your own basic tools: sockets/wrenches up to 1\" and up to 1/2\" drive.Professional tact with colleagues at all levels and client representatives.Work environmentExpect physically strenuous work and prolonged standing with exposure to loud noise (sometimes excessive), safe yet occasionally unpleasant odors, and shifts in temperature and humidity, all in and around heavy moving equipment.Physical demandsFrequent hand use to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; effective speaking and hearing.Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.Lift up to 25 pounds.Benefits and growthInsurance: health, dental, and life401(k) retirement plan with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discountsCompetitive wagesFlexible scheduleAdvancement opportunitiesOn-the-job training$300 referral bonuses - unlimitedDailyPay #J-18808-Ljbffr