State Airport Operations Worker I - Temporary

State of Vermont•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring a temporary, part-time Aviation Maintenance Worker I based at Hartness State Airport in Springfield, Vermont. The worker may travel to other state-owned airports as needed and will coordinate closely with the full-time Airport Maintenance Worker II assigned to the airport. This mission-critical position helps keep the airport safely operational and compliant with Federal Aviation Administration and State of Vermont regulations. Employees must complete airport operations training to work on an airfield. Work includes seasonal groundskeeping and mowing, tree removal, extensive winter snow removal, facilities upkeep, basic pavement maintenance, daily airfield inspections, issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), hazardous-materials handling and documentation, and responding to airport emergencies. The role involves regular interaction with pilots, airport users, contractors, and VTrans staff. Extensive overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required during heavy snowfall or emergencies. The worker may also support maintenance operations at other state-owned airports. Work takes place both in a facility and in the field, with exposure to extreme outdoor weather, heavy equipment, hazardous materials, accidents, emergencies, natural disasters, and potentially blood and airborne pathogens. Employees must be reachable by phone and may need to report outside their scheduled hours. Travel throughout Vermont may be required, and participation in random drug and alcohol testing is required. The incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and complete the Vermont State Aeronautics Training program within the first six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of transportation maintenance or construction experience.
At least one season of experience operating a snowplow, with or without wings.
At least six months of experience operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, or backhoes.
Must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Must complete the Vermont State Aeronautics Training program within the first six months of employment.
Must participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program.
Must be able to use tools and lift equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work.
Must be reachable by phone and available to report outside the scheduled work schedule when required.
May be required to travel throughout Vermont to various airports.
May be required to work extensive overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform groundskeeping, mowing, and tree removal using lawn equipment during warmer months.
Conduct snow removal using snow removal equipment and heavy machinery during winter months.
Maintain and upkeep airport facilities.
Perform basic pavement maintenance, including crack sealing and line painting.
Complete daily airfield inspections to ensure surfaces are safe and FAA safety items are compliant.
Issue Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for airport conditions.
Ensure hazardous materials are received, documented, stored, and handled properly, and that current MSDS sheets are available.
Interact regularly with pilots, airport users, contractors, and VTrans staff.
Respond to airport emergencies.
Support maintenance operations at other state-owned airports as needed.