Job Description

Power Winter Operations with IDS

At Inland Deicing Services, our mission is simple: deliver safe, efficient, and professional deicing and anti-icing services to airline partners. We are a Winter Operations company—and our techs keep the fleet ready when it matters most.

Role Snapshot

• Title: Diesel & Hydraulic Systems Technician
• Location: Washington-Dulles International Airport
• Status: Full-time
• Pay: $33.00/hour
• Schedules:
  • Winter Operations: Mon–Fri, 5:00am–1:00pm (as required by operational needs)
  • Shoulder Season: Flexible—5x8 or 4x10 shifts
  • Seasonal reference period: Oct.–Apr.

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Applications must be submitted through the Inland Recruiting Database: Submit your application here .

Fleet You’ll Support

• Deicer trucks
• GRV (Glycol Recovery Vehicle) trucks
• Support vehicles
• Ground service equipment and related assets

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute local maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Perform skilled technical maintenance following established procedures.
• Leverage manuals, IPCs, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and hydraulic faults within set timeframes.
• Keep complete, accurate maintenance records; perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18 or older.
• Ability to speak and hear efficiently; read, write, understand, and give directions in English.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency.
• Personal tools required: basic sockets/wrenches up to 1" and up to 1/2" drive.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for competing priorities.
• Knowledge of fluid types; diesel-powered machines and tools—their design, use, repair, and upkeep.
• Professionalism and confidentiality; tactful interaction with colleagues and client reps.
• Experience with standard/specialized tools and diagnostic gear (photo tachometer, scanners, meters, diagnostic hardware).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to other IDS airport stations when called (TDY).

Work Conditions

• Prolonged standing; exposure to noise (sometimes excessive), varying temperatures/humidity, and safe but potentially unpleasant odors.
• Environment in and around heavy moving equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Use of hands for tools/controls; reaching with hands/arms; effective speaking and hearing.
• Extended sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On-the-job training
• $300 referral bonuses (unlimited)
• DailyPay

Preferred Strengths

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting

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