Lead Airfield Maintenance Worker

About the role

Leads and participates in inspection, maintenance, construction, and repairs at the municipal airfield.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling assigned work on and around the airfield
• Instruct, train, and oversee the work of a crew in the maintenance of airport facilities and grounds
• Assist in monitoring runway conditions during inclement weather to determine actions needed to keep the airport operational
• Work alongside the crew and assist, monitor, inspect, and approve crew work output
• Provide informal assessment of crew performance to the supervisor
• Review work of crew for conformance to Federal Aviation Administration standards
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors and monitor their QA/QC efforts
• Assist with purchases utilizing the purchasing card, and monitor the appropriate department accounts to remain within budget
• Assist with processing accounts payable for Direct Payment Requests, purchasing card, purchasing orders, and purchase requisitions
• Assist in the preparation of work injury forms for on-the-job accidents
• Prepare and submit department payroll in the absence of the supervisor
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with one to two years of experience in airfield maintenance plus supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Physical Exam Required
• Valid Texas Driver License required
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, but not required

Skills

Knowledge of Materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance of the airport facilities. Ability to:

• Operate trucks, maintainers, backhoes, front-end loaders, and similar equipment
• Perform routine plumbing, vehicle service and maintenance, welding, and carpentry
• Perform concrete and asphalt work
• Perform maintenance of airfield lighting system with proper training and in accordance with safety procedures
• Read instructions and write in order to complete reports
• Communicate effectively with others

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Continuously stand and walk during a shift
• Occasionally bend and kneel during a shift
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Flex upper trunk forward at the waist, and flex partially at the knees
• Move in a crawling motion in order to work under vehicles
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate various types of vehicles and machinery

Benefits

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost-effective, health and welfare package.