Line Service Operator I

City of Orangeburg•Orangeburg, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions to maintain facilities and grounds, fuel and move aircraft and perform routine airport operations. This role involves a variety of tasks related to airport operations, general maintenance, housekeeping, inventory management, customer service (fuel and hangar rentals), and administrative duties. The position may also include landscaping responsibilities when assigned to general maintenance operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One year of experience in routine airport maintenance and operations
Valid SC Driver’s License
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

Performs manual work functions associated with airport operations: refuels aircraft; reloads fuel trucks; directs, parks, and secures aircraft; manually tows aircraft; removes debris from runways, taxiways and parking areas; replaces and repairs runway lights; replaces and repairs windsocks; and patrols grounds and reports suspicious activity.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep airport machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluids; changes fuel filters; tests fuel for contaminants; greases equipment; washes/cleans equipment; inspects fire extinguishers, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
Performs general housekeeping/maintenance tasks associated with maintaining airport facilities: unlocks/secures buildings; cleans terminal buildings; re-stocks vending machines, coffee machines and ice machines; and removes/disposes of trash, etc.
Maintains inventory of departmental fuel, supplies, and equipment: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and stocks and distributes supplies.
Receives payments for fuel and hangar rentals: posts payments; balances cash receipts; closes out register daily; and prepares bank deposits or forwards as appropriate.
Processes documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a business-issued computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, pilots, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs a variety of landscaping duties: mows grass; weed eats around runway, signs, and fence lines; edges curb lines; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from runway and other areas; applies herbicides and pesticides; prunes trees; and removes now and ice as needed.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains mower, weed eater tractor, bush hod, pruning shears, and other equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.