Equipment Operator (Glycol/Wastewater) - Pittsburgh Airport IDS -2026

Equipment Operator (Glycol and Wastewater) - IDS Pittsburgh Airport

$19.00 per hour

24/7 Operations | Full-time Seasonal |Must be able to work Holiday's and Weekends | We have all 3 shift available based on operational needs. |$400 Sign-on bonus

Inland Deicing Services world's premier airport aircraft deicing and environmental services company. We specializing in the management and processing of glycol effluent generated from aircraft deicing.

Our employees receive the following, based on position and eligibility requirements:

• $400 Sign-on Bonus!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• DailyPay

Position Overview:

The Equipment Operator will work as part of a team to provide superior service and stakeholder satisfaction through responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and preservation of equipment utilized for the purpose of tasks related to Glycol Recovery Vehicles and processing, while ensuring the well-being of self and all internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Follow established guidelines for equipment operation within close proximity to airfield personnel, aircraft and other airfield equipment without interfering with aircraft movement;
• Promptly collect spent ADF avoiding the risk of fluid escape;
• Proper operation and maintenance of testing equipment;
• Monitor glycol processing equipment units to assure optimum production and efficiency;
• Perform quality assurance sampling of all production processes at regular intervals during shifts, by using correct sampling protocol as established by Inland SOP’s and to ensure that all samples are compliant with all written company and Government rules and regulations;
• Learn to operate Glyvac Recovery Vehicles (GRV) and heavy-duty Vacuum Trucks correctly and safely both on and off the airfield

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Must be able to work Holiday's, weekends, 2nd shift (Afternoons) and 3rd shift (Overnights) as required
• Able to successfully test for and receive an Airport Badge;
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are both required for this position.
• Successful completion of all classroom and on-the-job training;
• Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively in English;
• Ability to interpret documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent;
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations;
• Ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle in inclement weather;
• Basic knowledge of aircraft and how they perform;
• General mechanical competence and ability to effectively use hand tools;
• Driving record that meets Company insurance standards;
• Ability to maintain a positive, good-natured attitude;
• Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints;

Work Environment:

• Continuous use of a computer, keyboard, data entry and record keeping;
• Warehouse - physically strenuous, prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to noise (may be excessive at times), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment;
• Outdoor - 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:

• The position involves sitting and standing for extended periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, climbing, using hands to control tools and feel objects, reaching with hands and arms;
• May be necessary to work at heights up to 40+ feet;
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs