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Industrial Mechanic (Pumps, Diesel Engines, and Motors)

Federal Signal · Highland, IN

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Travel
15%
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Federal Signal (industrial) in Highland, IN. As requested, transport/tow waterblast equipment to and from customer job site.

They ask for
4+ years
Tools it names
5S
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 15% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 114 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • PLC 48%
  • Welding 38%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Industrial Mechanic (Pumps, Diesel Engines, and Motors) at Federal Signal in other locations

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Full description from Federal SignalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Provide technical support in person or over the phone to educate potential customers on the safe use and features of waterblast equipment
  • ◆Generate work order to perform routine scheduled maintenance on equipment and complete necessary documentation that work is completed
  • ◆Perform assembly and/or repair services, at customer facility or job site as requested
  • ◆Inspect and diagnose customer and company owned equipment, and perform necessary repairs for equipment to be fully operational
  • ◆Assign necessary parts to appropriate work orders, maintain sufficient inventory levels, reorder parts/supplies as needed and perform cycle counts to reconcile variances, as required
  • ◆Perform Check in and Check out processes of all Rental Equipment, document any necessary repairs or damage and notify appropriate individuals of charges for repairs
  • ◆As needed, safely load and unload waterblast equipment from transport trailers
  • ◆As requested, transport/tow waterblast equipment to and from customer job site
  • ◆Demonstrate equipment to potential customers, as requested
  • ◆Perform basic user training for operators/customers
  • ◆Assist Operations Manager in creating rental equipment contract using established process
  • ◆Respond to after-hours customer inquiries, repair request or provide technical support.
  • ◆Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to assembly of part/unit to build a defect-free product. Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary
  • ◆Actively participate in continuous improvement of our products and processes to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability of Jetstream
  • ◆Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Production Supervisor of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved.
  • ◆Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • ◆Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%
  • ◆Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • ✓Minimum two (2) years of maintenance experience including but not limited to, industrial equipment such as pumps and motors are required.
  • ✓Ability to obtain Forklift certificate

20 or more years of relevant experience: $34.00/hour

About Jetstream of Houston, a subsidiary of Federal Signal

We truly care about everyone our team! We have a competitive pay structure, full benefits. We strongly believe in ONE TEAM. Come join our team to see what it means!

Benefits of Employment at Jetstream of Houston

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

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About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

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