Airport Operations/ARFF Specialist

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

12d•$28 - $40

About The Position

Performs a variety of airport operational duties, including vegetation and wildlife management and maintenance activities. Performs maintenance on the Air Operations Area and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) responsibilities, including firefighting, hazardous material mitigation, emergency medical services and rescue work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three years of progressive experience in construction maintenance, equipment operation, vehicle maintenance and facility maintenance.
Valid Driver’s License.
The following certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment: Basic and Advanced FAA Airport Safety and Operations Specialist, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, and First Aid and CPR.
Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as equipment and materials as part of snow removal, maintenance, and operational tasks.
Should be able to maintain balance while on a ladder when conducting inspections, performing maintenance checks, or accessing elevated areas.
Proficient in climbing in and out of large equipment and vehicles, such as snowplows, maintenance trucks, or utility vehicles, during operational duties.
Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling, and kneeling.
Maintain physical stamina to perform tasks related to snow removal, vegetation control, animal control, and general maintenance in various weather conditions and environments.
Must possess clear vision to inspect airport facilities, identify safety hazards, and monitor operational activities effectively.
Possess excellent hearing to communicate with colleagues, respond to radio transmissions, and identify potential safety concerns during airport operations.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods while patrolling airport grounds, conducting inspections, and overseeing operational activities.
Display precise fine motor skills when operating equipment controls, handling tools, and performing intricate maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Performs daily inspections of airport property to ensure compliance with FAA/Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards. Reports discrepancies and assists with any corrective actions.
Performs Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties.
Performs monthly recurrent FAR Part 139 recommended ARFF training and maintenance of equipment. Annual live burn certification and training.
Maintains the safe operation of the airport facilities, runway, ramp, taxiways, airfield areas, navigational aids, and airport lighting.
Completes airport’s self-inspection program, ensuring the safe operational condition of the airfield and identifying and documenting damages, deterioration, debris, and other unsafe or non-compliant conditions.
Issues notices to Airmen (NOTAM’s) to report all conditions that impact safe operation of aircraft, and ensures they are properly received by the appropriate agencies and canceled in a timely manner.
Performs maintenance on asphalt-concrete pavement, fuel farm, fencing, gates and airfield lighting.
Assists with aircraft and other non-aviation emergency situations.
Assists the Airport Operations Coordinator in emergency response coordination activities as needed.
Responsible for managing wildlife and vegetation hazards on airport grounds, mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and implementing wildlife management measures in FAA & state airport compliance.
Performs cleaning, painting, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical duties.
Performs landscape maintenance and installation, planting, and transplanting.
Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
Ensures proper storage and disposal of all hazardous materials.
Assists with inspections, maintenance, repair, and services on Airport light and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Performs snow removal and other weather-related maintenance activities.
Operates heavy equipment.
Other duties as assigned.