Mechanic DFW

Fort Worth TX

Description

IDS IS NOW HIRING A MECHANIC AT THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH (DFW) AIRPORT! Mechanic IDS DFW – DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TEXAS The Inland Group of Companies PAY: DOE | TYPE: Full Time Year-Round | Shift: Various Join us on our mission to provide the safest and most efficient deicing services to our airline partners. We are currently providing an opportunity for a well-rounded, detail oriented and focused professional to join our team in the position of Fleet Mechanic's responsible for the safe and cost-effective repair of our airside equipment at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Apply at: Benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision/401K • 2 weeks’ vacation • Paid Holidays • Flexible Summer Schedule • Employee discount program • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance Why this role is important for our work: Winter weather can adversely affect the performance of aircraft, making flight unsafe for passengers and flight crews. Our job is to remove winter contaminants from aircraft prior to flight, getting everyone on board to their destination safely and on time. In order to provide this service to our customers, we need a set of skilled Mechanics to ensure equipment is ready and safe to operate! This position is an integral part of our commitment to safety here at IDS. What you will be responsible for: • Perform mechanical repairs to all IDS equipment, to include independent diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical, hydraulic systems, brake repair and replacement, pump repair and/or replacement, etc. • Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections to equipment to keep in a safe and operational condition at all times. • Communicate daily with team members to ensure that all are informed about equipment status and expected outcome from the next shift on maintenance items that are outstanding. What we are looking for: • HS Diploma or completion of GED and professional experience. • Must be 18 years or older • Valid US driver's license • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future. • 1 year of previous experience performing general mechanical repairs required; 3 years preferred. 1 year of heavy truck/equipment required. • Must possess basic hand tools common to the trade up to 1/2" drive. • Working knowledge of manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools. • Knowledge of fluid types, diesel-powered machines, and tools including their designs, uses repair and maintenance. • Must possess basic welding and fabrication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience with information inputting into a CMMS system. • Previous fleet or dealership work experience. • Experience with mobile field service trucks and associated equipment. • Direct working knowledge of air brakes and electrical/hydraulic systems. • ASE or manufacturer certifications highly desirable. Physical Demands: • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; speak clearly and hear efficiently. • Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to, or in excess of 50 pounds. • Employees must have the ability to climb 15-foot heights for work. • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Apply at: Work Environment: • Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time. • The noise level in the work environment is excessive at times. Travel: • Ability to travel 20% or more of the time. Availability to travel on short notice to meet immediate business needs would be required. About Us: • The Inland Group of Companies is comprised of IDS, Inland Technologies, and Quantem Aviation Services. We offer a full range of airport and airline services, from aircraft deicing and spent ADF recovery to cargo and passenger handling. Our objective is to work continuously to develop services and programs that better meet our customers’ operational needs.