State Airport Operations Worker I - Temporary

State of Vermont•Springfield, VT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a temporary, part-time Aviation Maintenance Worker I based at Hartness State Airport in Springfield, Vermont, with travel to other state-owned airports as needed. This mission-critical role helps keep airports safely operating in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State of Vermont regulations. The worker must complete airport operations training to work on an airfield and coordinates closely with the full-time Airport Maintenance Worker II assigned to the airport. Work includes seasonal groundskeeping and snow removal, facilities and pavement maintenance, airfield inspections, airport-condition notices, hazardous-materials compliance, interactions with airport users and staff, and emergency response. The position may require extensive overtime, including weekends and holidays, and support at other state-owned airports. Work takes place both in a facility and in the field, with exposure to extreme outdoor weather and hazards associated with heavy equipment, hazardous materials, accidents, emergencies, and natural disasters. Exposure to blood and airborne pathogens may occur. Employees may need to report outside their scheduled hours, must be reachable by phone, and may need to travel throughout Vermont. 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 snowplow operation, with or without wings.
At least six months of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, or backhoes.
Live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Complete the Vermont State Aeronautics Training program within the first six months of employment.
Be able to use tools and lift equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work.
Be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies, report outside scheduled hours when required, and be reachable by phone.
Participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program.

Responsibilities

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