BF Airfield Maintenance Technician

Louisville Regional Airport Authority•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

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 job-related tasks beyond those listed. The position is primarily outdoors in a variety of climates, with exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals and other contaminants, moving mechanical hazards, and extreme temperatures and weather. The role requires sufficient visual and auditory ability, tolerance of noise up to 120 decibels, the ability to stand for extended periods, lift 50 pounds unassisted, and distinguish colors needed to discern Air Traffic Control Tower light-gun signals. Reasonable accommodation will be considered as described in the job posting.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges and an Air Traffic Control Communications endorsement within six months of employment.
Be able to access and operate all equipment and vehicles.
Maintain safe work and driving habits.
Act with integrity.
Communicate effectively over a two-way radio.
Have an acceptable and reliable means of being contacted during off-duty hours and be subject to emergency call-in requirements.
Pass a criminal history background check and maintain eligibility for a security access badge in accordance with the Airport Security Plan.
Work independently and exercise sound independent judgment.
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 to install or repair concrete.
Demonstrated experience operating skid steer loaders, front-end loaders, backhoes, and mowers.
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, and auditory ability, with or without audiological devices.
Ability to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to distinguish colors as required to discern Air Traffic Control Tower light-gun signals.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment including large tractors, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, skid steer loaders with attachments, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, crack sealers, and pavement-marking vehicles and machines to maintain airport pavements and 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 airfield heavy 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, and 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 fences and gates.
Clean up garbage and debris on Authority-owned properties and keep shop areas and equipment safe, clean, and orderly.
Assist other departments with special projects or assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain grounds as part of a team to support the safety and comfort of Authority employees, tenants, visitors, and the traveling public.