Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

About the role

Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform mechanical repairs;
• Assist technical staff and electricians with the repair of complex airport mechanical systems as required.
• Operate trucks, rollers, tractors, buses, backhoes, dump trucks and other airport equipment and vehicles; inspect equipment and vehicles for repair and maintenance needs; report findings to the mechanics shop.
• Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean-up oil and fuel spills.
• Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches and maintain a variety of pavement maintenance equipment including crack saws, pavement routers, crack sealing machine and melters in a safe and effective manner; scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade and roll asphalt.
• Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control rain caused erosion around runways and taxiways to ensure runway stability.
• Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; construct airport fences; build signs.
• Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment.
• Perform snow removal using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers and sand spreaders.
• Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt and trash.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower.
• Perform building custodial, maintenance and repair functions as required.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Respond to airfield emergencies as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: construction paving facilities or grounds maintenance

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.
• Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to work in an airfield environment around construction equipment and aircraft, with exposure to noise and inclement weather conditions.