Aviation GSE & Deicing Fleet Mechanic — PIT

Torrey Holistics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

On‑the‑job training

DailyPay

Referral bonuses: $300

Job summary

Inland Deicing Services (IDS) is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to keep deicing and support equipment mission-ready. You will manage local maintenance scheduling, perform skilled repairs, and use manuals and schematics to guide your work.

You will troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic faults, maintain accurate records, and conduct inspections with our maintenance software. Strong tool skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be 18+.
• Ability to obtain an airport badge.
• Experience with diesel-powered machines and basic tooling knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel TDY.

Responsibilities

• Own local maintenance scheduling and perform tasks to maximize fleet reliability.
• Complete skilled maintenance following established procedures and standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic faults within defined timeframes.
• Maintain precise records and perform inspections using maintenance software.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance and repair

Time management

Team orientation

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Photo tachometer

Meters

Scanners

Hydraulic test tools

Job description

Fuel safety. Keep aircraft moving. Own the uptime.Employment type: Full-timeStarting pay: $28.00/hourHow your week can lookShoulder/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‑readyHeavy-duty deicer trucksGRV (Glycol Recovery Vehicle) trucksWastewater trucksLight-duty support vehiclesGround service equipment (GSE)What you’ll doOwn 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 bringHigh 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 environmentPhysically 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 demandsFrequent 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 benefitsInsurance: health, dental, life401(k) with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discountsCompetitive wagesFlexible scheduleAdvancement opportunitiesOn‑the‑job trainingUnlimited $300 referral bonusesDailyPayProficienciesElectrical troubleshootingMaintenance and repairMachines & technologies you’ll useDiesel vehiclesReady to apply? Serious applicants, please submit your application here: Apply via IDS Workday