Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment, property, and facilities. The role includes removing snow from airfield runways, taxiways, and terminal areas; operating pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces; and performing a variety of maintenance tasks in assigned areas. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Job descriptions present a general list of duties and may not include every task performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in any combination of construction, paving, facilities maintenance, or grounds maintenance; directly related education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.
Obtain a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months of hire.
Qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card under Aviation Department and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policies and guidelines.
Successfully complete a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance and repairs on airport equipment, property, and facilities; carry out mechanical repairs and assist technical staff and electricians with complex airport mechanical systems as needed.
Operate trucks, rollers, tractors, buses, backhoes, dump trucks, and other airport equipment and vehicles; inspect them for maintenance or repair needs and report findings to the mechanics shop.
Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean oil and fuel spills.
Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches, and safely operate pavement maintenance equipment, including crack saws, pavement routers, crack-sealing machines, and melters.
Scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade, and roll asphalt; control rain-caused erosion around runways and taxiways to help ensure runway stability.
Perform construction tasks, including constructing forms, pouring concrete, building airport fences, and building signs.
Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways, and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment.
Remove snow using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers, and sand spreaders.
Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways, and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt, and trash.
Follow safe work practices and procedures and maintain effective communication with the communications tower.
Perform building custodial, maintenance, and repair functions as required.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
Respond to airfield emergencies as requested.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.