Airfield Runway Specialist

Hi-Lite Airfield Services • Watertown, NY

7d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Hi-Lite is a Best-in-Class organization. We are the leader in airfield rubber and paint removal, surface preparation, crack seal, and pavement maintenance.

Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC is a first class organization for someone interested in a career in airport markings and maintenance. Our personnel include people who have started work as laborers and risen to management status, as well as those who have had previous experience with similar firms in our industry. We offer a full range of benefits such as medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, 401 K match, paid training and other benefits. We are a people powered organization, our people come first and our culture matters.

Hi-Lite offers generous compensation, including:
$21.29/hour to start while working on airfield.
Great benefits include health insurance options, 401K with match, paid time off, and a Christmas bonus.
Hi-Lite pays for your airfare to/from job sites, hotel costs, and provides per diem for food
Starting Pay Depending on Experience for proven operators

Ability to travel 4 - 6 weeks at a time
Good attendance
Willingness to learn

Drive and operate equipment including a forklift, grinder, bobcat, hand striping equipment, blowers, and pickup trucks.
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/airport construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for striping and maintenance.
Moving stencils, and duct-taping to prepare for painting.
Maintenance and protection of traffic.
Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Material handling and storage. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or Safety Manager.
Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. May be required to travel independently and have the ability to read and understand road maps.
Must be knowledgeable and comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
Working around high-pressure water systems and basic pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

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MRL Equipment Company Inc Paint Trucks
Graco Hand Equipment
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Crafco Inc, Crack Seal Melter
Mastic Melter
Crack Router
Ditch Runner Mfg Seal Coat Sprayer
Etnyre Centennial 2000 Blacktopper Distributer

Requirements

• Ability to travel 4 - 6 weeks at a time
• Good attendance
• Willingness to learn
• 10-year criminal background search
• Meet badging requirements at all airports and military bases
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history
• Social Security Card

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate equipment including a forklift, grinder, bobcat, hand striping equipment, blowers, and pickup trucks.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/airport construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for striping and maintenance.
• Moving stencils, and duct-taping to prepare for painting.
• Maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or Safety Manager.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. May be required to travel independently and have the ability to read and understand road maps.
• Must be knowledgeable and comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
• Working around high-pressure water systems and basic pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• paid holidays
• 401 K match
• paid training
• health insurance options
• 401K with match
• paid time off
• Christmas bonus
• Hi-Lite pays for your airfare to/from job sites, hotel costs, and provides per diem for food

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees