Job Description

Overview

The Inland Group of Companies is seeking a part-time, seasonal Hybrid Aircraft Deicer to maintain and repair deicing equipment and assist with aircraft de/anti-icing activities at Des Moines Airport. The company prioritizes safety and offers various benefits to its employees.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair deicing equipment, GSE, vehicles, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and equipment checks.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  • Communicate equipment status, outstanding repairs and expected completion timelines with team members and management.
  • Identify parts and materials needed for repairs and assist with ordering parts and supplies.
  • Prepare equipment for de/anti-icing operations, including fueling trucks and servicing equipment.
  • Assist Operations with aircraft de/anti-icing, marshalling, radio communications, and required documentation.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience in a maintenance field.
  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
  • Knowledge of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Ability to read and use maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Safety-oriented, dependable and organized team player with effective communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • Advancement opportunities
  • On-the-job training
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • DailyPay
  • Flexible schedule

Additional Info

  • Periodic travel to other locations may be required.
  • Successful completion of all required IDS classroom and on-the-job de/anti-icing training is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain all security clearances required by TSA.
  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing and working around heavy equipment.
  • Employees must occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
401k
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
Advancement opportunities
On-the-job training
Employee Recognition Program
DailyPay
Flexible schedule

How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $34–$50/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 99 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 54 different employers. 35 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 354 other active welding openings from 213 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), Gerber Collision & Glass (12), and S&C Electric Company (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $38/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Addison at $35/hr. Chicago is among them.

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