Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport
About The Position
The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I to their Airfield Maintenance team! As an Equipment Operator I, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Airfield Maintenance Division of the Airport. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts. Opportunity for overtime and occasional night work depending on project deadlines and operational requirements. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out, and seasonal duties such as 12-hour rotating shifts for snow removal procedures when necessary. The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.
Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- One year of full-time, professional experience in related field
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions
- Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position
- To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
Nice To Haves
- Experience with airfield and/or street snow removal
- Experience with control tower radio communications
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair
- Perform airfield and landside painting
- Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems
- Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment
- Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations
- Perform general grounds maintenance
- Perform general maintenance and repairs of equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes, and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
