Fleet Mechanic - The Inland Group of Companies - Manufacturing
East Granby, CT
About the Job
What’s Good’ Under the Hood? Do you like Turning Wrenches? Do you have all the right Tools for the Job? You are just the Mechanic we are looking for at IDS!
$2,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IDS at Bradley International Airport – (BDL) Winsor Locks, CT.
STARTING PAY:
$31.00/hr. - $35.00/hr. BOE | TYPE: Full Time Year-Round | Shifts: Flexible 4 – 10 hours or, 5 – 8 hour days during the off-season (Summer) and AM/PM shifts during our peak-season (Winter) schedule is flexible based on weather!!!
Company: Integrated Deicing Services (IDS)
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 responsible for the safe and cost-effective repair of our airside equipment at Bradley International Airport.
Benefits you will receive:
$2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus
$300 Referral Program (No Limit!)
Medical/Dental/Vision/401(K) w/matching
Opportunity to receive earned pay quickly through DailyPay
2 weeks’ vacation
Paid Holidays
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Overtime available during peak-season!
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 skilled Mechanic 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 preferred.
Must possess basic hand tools and toolbox 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.
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.
Work Environment:
Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is excessive at times.
Salary info:
$31 - $35 / hr