Equipment Worker - Hobby Airport

City of Houston•7800 Airport Blvd., TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Worker supports the Houston Airport System’s “Opening Day Fresh” initiative by preserving the longevity and appearance of airport assets through proactive maintenance. The role helps ensure compliance with FAA FAR Part 139 and Texas Department of Transportation regulations to maintain the airport’s operating certificate. Duties may be assigned at any Houston Airport System facility, including IAH, HOU, and EFD. The employee must be able to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire. The position operates heavy equipment and trucks, performs varied maintenance and manual work, maintains equipment and facilities, and supports operational readiness and mitigation response for airport maintenance groups. It may also involve leading a crew and coordinating and monitoring work assignments and personnel. This is a safety-impact position subject to random drug testing. Workdays and hours vary and include shift work, rotation, weekends, and holidays; the schedule is subject to change.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral or basic written instructions, typically acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.
At least six months of experience operating plant or automotive equipment and attachments.
May be required to hold a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), depending on assigned equipment, and comply with the City of Houston’s driving policy.
Ability to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.
Ability to stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to walk occasionally on rough surfaces.
Ability to make coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays.
The position is subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays.
Experience in pavement, paint, or grounds maintenance related to roadway (TXDOT) or airport (FAR Part 139) maintenance.
Experience implementing Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 requirements.
Strong communication skills, ability to deal with people in tense situations, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use arithmetic and solve numerical problems in response to reactive maintenance needs.
Industry-specific certifications in heavy equipment operations, OSHA safety standards, facility management (IFMA), roadway maintenance (TXDOT), or airport maintenance (ACI).

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment and trucks to transport equipment and materials to job sites.
Perform preparatory and maintenance work such as lawn care, roofing, painting, plumbing, foreign object debris (FOD) removal, and road and ditch maintenance.
Maintain equipment and complete training to support operational readiness and mitigation response for Houston Airport System maintenance groups.
Perform manual tasks such as spraying, moving furniture, digging manholes, mowing, and pouring concrete or asphalt.
Operate machinery to maintain paved surfaces in compliance with FAR Part 139 and TXDOT requirements.
Maintain, clean, and service equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
Inspect vehicles and equipment for required supplies, materials, and equipment.
Communicate guidance and information accurately with supervisory staff to coordinate work effectively.
Observe and follow work-site safety procedures and precautions.
Prepare and maintain reports, forms, and records.
May lead a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
Use efficient methods when maintaining asphalt and concrete surfaces.
Follow safety protocols and investigate complaints.