Maintenance Tech- Airfield

City of Boise•Boise, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Plays a hands-on role in keeping the City of Boise airfield running safely and smoothly, in line with FAA regulations. This is a ground-level opportunity for skilled trades workers to maintain and protect critical airfield systems, working under direct supervision as part of a tight-knit team. The position works four days a week, 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience working with heavy equipment or general maintenance experience.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.
Valid Idaho Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).
Ability to pass City of Boise background check processes (criminal history check, reference checks).
Ability to pass Driving Record Check.
Ability to pass Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA).
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
Must have a CDL that can handle a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of the towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes and snowplows.
Knowledge of relevant equipment and implements related to painting equipment and tools.
Knowledge of herbicide application.
Knowledge of entry-level trade, construction, and groundskeeping skills.
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and efficiently, including during times of low visibility and heavy fog.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience working with heavy equipment in a construction environment, performing maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of use of airfields, taxiways, runways, movement and non-movement areas, including runway stencils and taxiway markings, and compass rose lines.
Knowledge of metal fabrication and welding.
Knowledge of hand tools used in the electrical and related trades principles and practices.
Knowledge of use of ground and tower radios.
Knowledge of lighting, circuitry, signs and electrical system maintenance.
Herbicide Applicators License.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy construction equipment to maintain airport infields, runways, and taxiways.
Performs stormwater inspections, reporting and maintenance.
Cleans and maintains areas to eliminate foreign object debris.
Applies herbicides.
Responds to any spills.
Provides escort services in Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA).
Responds to incidents and performs safety inspections.
Paints runways, taxiways and other airport areas.
Applies glass beads to meet FAA-required reflectivity.
Performs general maintenance, inspection, and light repair of specialized equipment.
Diagnoses and analyzes equipment problems or failures.
Conducts certification inspections and implements required corrective actions.
Performs other duties as assigned.