Corporate Partnership Program - Integrated Deicing Services (Inland) Deicer Job Posting
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
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The position entails deicing aircraft from 50 feet in the air from an enclosed compartment in order to reach the aircrafts. It’s an important job to keep aircraft and passengers moving safely during the winter season and the deicers ensure a safe operational environment, participate in pre-planning for the event by performing checks on equipment, trucks, and servicing equipment with fuel or glycol fluid. The company offers a comprehensive training program both in the classroom and on the job to make sure our deicers are ready to provide the highest level of service.
Aircraft Deicer (IDS ORD)
ORD - Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport
Integrated Deicing Services, LLC
Job Description:
$21.00 per hour
At the Integrated Deicing Services sole focus is the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of deicing and anti-icing services to our carrier customers. This position is Part-time Seasonal. Their employees receive the following, based on position and eligibility requirements:
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Insurance - health, dental and life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• Daily Pay
Position Overview:
The primary role of the aircraft deicer is to remove ice from the aircraft. The individual in this position inspects the aircraft for ice and for remaining frozen contamination after the deicing has been performed. He or she sprays the airplane down with the deicing fluid, which is usually made of glycol.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
• Ensure a safe environment during the de/anti-icing operation and make sure all company policies and procedures are being followed correctly.
• Uphold and follow the duties related to de/anti-icing aircraft according to procedures for both airlines and IDS including inspecting aircraft for frozen contamination.
• Participate in the pre-planning for the de/anti-ice event (perform checks on equipment, trucks, servicing equipment with fuel or glycol).
• Ensure proper shutdown of pads, including paperwork and logbooks; that all maintenance issues have been logged and reported to maintenance and all proper shutdown procedures for the equipment are followed.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Maintain and treat all information as confidential.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must be able to verbally direct in English.
• Possess the ability to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives.
• Successful completion of all IDS classroom and OJT de-/anti-icing training.
• Must be able to speak and hear efficiently.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
• Successful completion of the airport badging or background check process required for this location.
Work Environment:
• The Inland Group of Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and, as such, all candidates and employees can expect to participate in our drug testing program.
• Prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes and
noise, in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to squat, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crawl, climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 15 ft. to perform role, repairs, or inspections.
• Must be able to speak, hear efficiently to supplement other senses in maximizing situational awareness in safety sensitive environments.
• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to hazards inherent in airport operations, including noise, vehicles, equipment, and weather, all of which are well-managed with a high level of training, personal protective equipment, and safety procedures.