BF Airfield Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Bowman Field Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the Airfield Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of maintenance activities to repair and maintain pavements, grounds, utilities, gates, and fencing on and around Bowman Field and associated facilities. The role operates and maintains airport-specific equipment to keep runways, taxiways, and roads free of snow and ice. The technician works as part of a team to maintain grounds and support the safety and comfort of Authority employees, tenants, visitors, and the traveling public. Duties may vary according to assignment and may include other job-related tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience operating gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.
- Experience operating concrete saws, chainsaws, and other hand tools.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of general construction practices used in installing or repairing concrete.
- Demonstrated experience operating skid steer loaders, front-end loaders, backhoes, and mowers.
- Obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges and an Air Traffic Control Communications endorsement within six months of employment.
- Ability to access and operate all equipment and vehicles.
- Safe work and driving habits.
- Ability to act with integrity and communicate effectively over a two-way radio.
- An acceptable and reliable means of being contacted during off-duty hours; subject to emergency call-in requirements.
- Pass a criminal history background check and maintain eligibility for a security access badge under the Airport Security Plan.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound independent judgment.
- Sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, and auditory ability, with or without audio logical devices.
- Ability to tolerate noise levels up to 120 decibels, remain on one’s feet for extended periods, and lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to distinguish colors as needed to discern light-gun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as large tractors, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, skid steer loaders with attachments, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, crack sealers, and airport pavement-marking vehicles and machines to maintain Authority-owned property.
- Operate vehicles and equipment on controlled surfaces and communicate with the FAA control tower by radio in accordance with FAR Part 139.
- Operate heavy airfield equipment, including backhoes, rubber-tired front-end loaders, dump trucks, and large snow-removal equipment exceeding 26,000 pounds.
- Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on Authority-owned vehicles and equipment, including checking oil and fluids, changing oil, lubricating equipment, and cleaning vehicle cabs, bodies, or beds.
- Operate powered hand tools.
- Inspect runway, taxiway, and safety-area surfaces for hazards and maintain or repair airside and landside pavements and drainage systems.
- Install and repair chain-link and other types of fences and gates.
- Clean garbage and debris from Authority-owned properties and keep shop areas and equipment safe, clean, and orderly.
- Assist other departments with special projects or assignments.
- Be available for emergency call-in requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
