Associate, Pavement Maintenance Technician Non-CDL
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Pavement Supervisor, the Associate, Pavement Maintenance Technician operates a pavement sweeper to remove debris from public roadways, parking lots, runways, and taxiways, and from the airfield when necessary. The position assists other departments, including Airfield Operations and the Integrated Operations Center, with minor roadway and airfield tasks; responds to emergencies such as vehicle accidents to assist DPS; and may coordinate with Airfield Operations on runway closures. The technician performs minor pothole repairs using cold patch asphalt, retrieves items from storm drain inlets, moves or sets traffic-control devices and signage, and may empty public trash containers or perform minor repairs to fences, guardrails, and attenuators. The role operates snow and ice removal equipment during winter weather events and may assist a crew with excavation, repair, and maintenance of concrete and asphalt surfaces, including runways, taxiways, public roadways, and parking lots. Work can include spall and pothole repair, asphalt milling and overlay, concrete cutting and replacement, curb and joint repair, crack sealing, storm drain and flume maintenance, and finishing concrete and asphalt surfaces. The technician sets up and maintains traffic-control devices and barriers, may be on call for emergencies, maintains materials inventory, and cleans, checks, and services vehicles and equipment. Work may be assigned and monitored by a lead person. This is a safety-sensitive, DOT-designated and Airport-designated position requiring pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random screening during employment. It is also designated as an Essential Employee position, requiring attendance to maintain airport operations during emergencies or inclement weather. The work is performed in a maintenance environment, often outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather and around hot asphalt, dust, fumes, and noise. It involves operating powered and mobile equipment, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, prolonged standing or walking, and working in awkward positions.
Requirements
- Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent, or one year of experience; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
- Obtain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license within one year of hire.
- Ability to work rotating shift assignments.
- Pass a medical physical examination.
- Have a good private driving record: no more than two moving-violation convictions in the last 36 months and no DWI convictions in the last 60 months.
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and submit to random drug and alcohol screening while employed in this safety-sensitive position.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions when working with hot asphalt mix and operating road machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of techniques and practices for finishing concrete and asphalt surfaces and of proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to operate powered and mobile equipment and manual and powered tools used to maintain paved areas.
- Ability to clean, check fluid levels, add fluids as required, and lubricate assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and communicate clearly over two-way radio, including AOA ground control.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to drive in the Aircraft Movement Area or obtain certification to do so.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 100 pounds, prolonged standing or walking, and working in awkward positions.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
- Previous experience in concrete or asphalt repair and finishing.
- Training in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Operate a pavement sweeper to remove debris from roadways, parking lots, runways, taxiways, and, when necessary, the airfield.
- Assist Airfield Operations, the Integrated Operations Center, and other departments with minor tasks involving public roadways, parking lots, runways, and taxiways.
- Respond to vehicle accidents to assist DPS and respond to calls about debris or trash in roadways and parking lots.
- Recover lost items from storm drain inlets; perform minor cold-patch pothole repairs; set or move cones, barricades, or signage; perform minor fence, guardrail, and attenuator repairs; and empty public trash containers.
- Assist and coordinate with Airfield Operations on runway closures.
- Operate snow and ice removal equipment during winter weather events.
- Assist with excavation, repair, and maintenance of concrete and asphalt surfaces, including runways, taxiways, roadways, and parking lots.
- Perform or assist with spall and pothole repairs, asphalt milling and overlay, concrete cutting and replacement, curb repair, crack sealing, joint maintenance, and storm drain and flume maintenance.
- Repair and maintain guardrails, attenuators, fencing, razor wire, and barbed wire.
- Set up and maintain traffic-control devices and move traffic barriers to create a safe work site.
- Be on call to respond to emergency situations requiring assistance from the Pavements Shop.
- Clean, organize, and restock materials inventory.
- Clean vehicles and equipment; check fluid and gas levels, add fluids and gas, and lubricate equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
