Job Description

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Specialist — Airport Operations (IDS)

Impact

Keep trucks, support vehicles, and ground service equipment safe, reliable, and ready. Your work sustains on‑time operations across the airport.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and execute local maintenance schedules to ensure fleet dependability.
• Perform skilled maintenance tasks using established procedures and best practices.
• Interpret and utilize maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic issues within defined time expectations.
• Complete accurate maintenance records; perform both scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18.
• Efficient speaking and hearing ability.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency.
• Time management and organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of fluid types and diesel‑powered machines and tooling—design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Commitment to confidentiality of information.
• Read, write, understand, and carry out instructions in English; able to give verbal direction in English.
• Professional tact with colleagues and client representatives at all levels.
• Hands‑on experience with standard/specialty tools and test gear (photo tachometer, diagnostics hardware, scanners, meters).
• Valid driver’s license.

Bring your tools: Basic set of sockets/wrenches up to 1" and up to 1/2" drive.

Perks & support

• 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

Work setting

• Physically demanding environment with prolonged standing.
• Exposure to noise (sometimes excessive), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity.
• Working in and around heavy moving equipment.

Physical requirements

• Use hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands/arms; speak and hear efficiently.
• Extended sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred strengths

• PLC troubleshooting
• Heavy equipment repair
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulics experience

Join IDS and help us keep airport operations moving.

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