Airport Equipment Operator (Seasonal On-Call)

City of Williston • Williston, ND

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled work in the operation of equipment and specialized machinery utilized in airport maintenance and snow removal on an on-call basis. This position requires the ability to respond to airport snow removal or maintenance responsibilities in a timely fashion, with residency such that safe driving time to the airport is within 2 hours of notification. The nature of the work involves operating specialized airport equipment and performing manual labor incidental to these operations, while ensuring compliance with airport and city policies. The role requires maintaining customer contacts through positive communication and professional representation of the Airport and City.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of equipment in general construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations related to equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment over rough, slippery, or unstable surfaces.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy motor driven equipment.
• Valid North Dakota driver license (North Dakota Commercial Driver License preferred).
• Insurable under the City’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
• Position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and is subject to controlled substance requirements at all times when on duty.

Nice To Haves

• North Dakota Commercial Driver License preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized airport snow removal equipment, snowplows, front-end loaders, sand spreaders, side by side utility vehicles, street sweepers, mowers, and air compressors.
• Operates a variety of other special and standard equipment as assigned.
• Assists with sanding and snow removal.
• Performs manual labor incidental to the operation to which assigned.
• Must be on call on weekends or after hours.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with airport policies and procedures.
• Maintains customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Williston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Time requirements are flexible depending on weather conditions.
• On-call operators are required to attend one (1) meeting a month for two (2) hours to go through training on equipment and any other pertinent information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED