Seasonal Airfield Maintenance Technician
Seasonal Airfield Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Compensation: $22.00/hr
Full Time or Part Time Availability
General Function:
Under the general supervision of the Airfield and Ground Maintenance Manager and the Airfield Maintenance Supervisor performs a variety of maintenance activities to repair and maintain pavements grounds utilities gates and fencing on and around the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and associated facilities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Depending on season operates a variety of equipment such as large tractors zeroturn mowers chainsaws skid steer loaders with various attachments asphalt rollers concrete saws sealers backhoes rubbertired frontend loaders dump trucks and large snow removal equipment (exceeding 26000 lbs. and other equipment in the maintenance of airport pavements as well as vehicles and machines involved in airport pavement marking and related equipment to maintain Authority owned property.
Operates vehicles and equipment on controlled surfaces and communicates via radio with FAA control tower in accordance with FAR Part 139.
Performs routine maintenance on Authority owned vehicles and equipment such as oil and fluid checks oil changes and lubricating and performs equipment safety inspections. Cleans vehicle cabs and bodies/beds.
Operates powered hand tools.
Maintains/repairs airside and landside pavements and drainage systems.
Installs and repairs chain link and other type fences and gates.
Performs garbage and debris cleanup on Authority owned properties and maintains shop areas and equipment in a safe clean and orderly fashion.
Escorts contractors to and from various job sites within secured areas.
Assist other departments with special projects or assignments.
Other duties as assigned.
Employment Qualifications:
- Must obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges and Air Traffic Control communications endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- Must have the ability to access and operate all equipment and vehicles.
- Must have safe work and driving habits.
- Ability to act with integrity.
- Ability to effectively communicate over a twoway radio.
- Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during offduty hours. Subject to emergency callin requirements.
- Must pass criminal history background check and maintain eligibility for a security access badge in accordance with the Airport Security Plan.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound independent judgement.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- A Minimum of 3 years experience in the operations of gasoline and dieselpowered vehicles. Experience operating equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 26000lbs.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of general construction practices used in installing/repairing concrete.
- Demonstrated experience operating skid steer loaders frontend loaders backhoes and mowers.
The Seasonal Airfield Maintenance Technician is a Temporary Employee and will work as part of a team to maintain the grounds to ensure the safety and comfort of Authority employees tenants visitors and the traveling public. Duties may vary according to job assignment. This position is a standard 1 shift 7:00AM3:30PM Summer Hours 6:00AM2:30PM.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
This position is primarily performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of climates. Involves exposure to noise vibrations chemical and other contaminants moving mechanical hazards and extremes of temperature and weather conditions. Must have sufficient visual acuity with or without corrective lenses; sufficient auditory ability with or without audio logical devices; able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels; capable of being on ones feet for extended periods of time and lifting 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to distinguish colors as required to discern lightgun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower. This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
