Entry-Level Laborer

NES Fircroft; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an entry-level Laborer for Aerodrome Operations in Alberta. The role involves maintaining runways, taxiways, aprons, and related infrastructure, operating heavy equipment for winter and summer tasks, and assisting with aircraft loading/unloading and emergency response.

Responsibilities include reporting Runway Surface Conditions, publishing NOTAMs, and ensuring safety in line with Transport Canada standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required; Airfield Maintenance Training recommended.
• Experience operating heavy equipment used on aerodromes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of airfield operations and safety procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aerodrome surfaces (runways, taxiways, aprons, roads) and related infrastructure.
• Operate winter maintenance equipment and publish CRFI and NOTAMs as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading of passengers and luggage and aircraft servicing.
• Provide emergency response as needed and follow Transport Canada standards.
• Support summer maintenance tasks (fencing, drainage, surface repairs) and reporting.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Airfield maintenance

Radio communications

Winter maintenance

Aircraft loading/unloading

Emergency response

Education

Grade 12 level

Airfield Maintenance Training

Tools

Industrial snow equipment

CRFI reporting

NOTAMs publishing

Job description

Title: Laborer/ Aerodrome Operations (Entry Level Accepted)

Assignment Type: Contract

Location: Conklin, AB.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (12hrs/day)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This laboring role contributes to the safe and reliable operation of the Aerodrome and the safe passage of all persons and aircraft utilizing the aerodrome by maintaining the Aerodrome surfaces and buildings. This includes clearing and maintaining buildings, runways, taxiways, aprons and roads, drainage systems, security fencing, water/sewer systems and minor maintenance of equipment. The candidate will communicate on VHF & UHF radios while performing airfield maintenance duties to ensure that maintenance continues with minimum interruption of air traffic.

They will also assist with the loading and unloading of the aircraft, this includes passengers, luggage and freight along with aircraft servicing which includes lav-carts, water carts and de-ice vehicles.

SCOPE

Maintain all Aerodrome surfaces, including runways, taxiways, aprons and roadways, with a combined surface area of 4 square miles. The duties include winter snow removal; runway surface condition reporting, roadway and drainage ditch grading, asphalt crack sealing, line painting, aircraft serving and providing emergency response services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and improves the condition of the Aerodrome surfaces, including runways, taxiways, aprons and roads, drainage systems and security fencing, in compliance with the standards of Transport Canada, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Aerodrome and the safe passage of the travelling public along with providing emergency response services.

Winter Maintenance

Main activities:

• Removes snow and ice from the apron, taxiways, runways, public access roads, parking areas, meteorological and telecommunication sites and other airfield/Aerodrome surfaces.
• Provides Canadian Runway Friction Index (CRFI) and publishes NOTAMs.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment, including industrial snow blowers, snowplows, sweepers, graders, gravel trucks, loaders, back hoes, crawlers, trenchers, tractors, mowers, skid steers and rollers.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials, parts and equipment.
• Reports on Runway Surface Condition and Foreign Object Damage.
• Aircraft Marshalling
• Loading & Unloading of Aircrafts (Passengers & Luggage)
• Providing Emergency Response Services
• Along with other related duties.

Summer Maintenance

Main activities:

• Reports on Runway Surface Conditions and Foreign Object Damage.
• Installs, maintains and repairs fencing and signage.
• Installs, maintains and repairs storm drainage systems.
• Identifies unsafe Aerodrome surfaces requiring maintenance.
• Maintains all paved aircraft movement surfaces and roadways by applying crack sealing and jet sealants.
• Paints all airside runways, taxiways, ramp areas and road surfaces with centre lines, hold pattern lines and numbers
• Performs bird and mammal control to prevent damage to aircraft.
• Provides surface maintenance and vegetation control.
• Performs landscaping, determining grades, slopes, seeding, turf maintenance, drainage and ditches.
• Advises the Supervisor of materials required for pavement maintenance.
• Identifies repairs to heavy equipment to be scheduled for summer maintenance.
• Aircraft Marshalling
• Loading & Unloading of Aircrafts (Passengers & Luggage)
• Providing Emergency Response Services

Performs preventative maintenance.

Main activities:

• Checks mobile equipment prior to use
• Records and reports equipment, facility and system deficiencies
• Maintains all required records
• Performs minor repairs and assists mechanic to perform major repairs
• Services heavy equipment (oiling and greasing)
• Monitors mobile equipment performance during operations and maintains equipment operations records
• Keeps the Aerodrome in a safe state and clean appearance
• Provides Aerodrome and airfield maintenance assistance at remote sites, as and when required.

Assists in the general maintenance program.

Main activities:

• Assists mechanics in servicing or replacing parts with heavy equipment
• Assists with installing airfield lighting systems and replacing airfield lighting system lamps, fixtures, windsocks and markers
• Assists other contractors and other personnel
• Assists with Aerodrome security measures during emergencies
• Monitors airside security

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires thorough knowledge of Aerodrome operations and procedures for maintenance of Aerodrome facilities, such as snow and ice control. This knowledge is obtained through the mandatory Airfield Maintenance Training, which takes one to two years to complete. Prior education should be at grade 12 level.

In addition to the above specific training, position requires the following:

Note: Training can be provided for some of the requirements.

• Class 3 driver's license (preferred)
• Airbrakes (mandatory)
• Restricted Radio Operator's license
• Airside vehicle operator's license
• Fall Arrest
• WHMIS certification
• First aid and CPR certification
• Fire Fighting (NFPA 1001/1002/1003 or CARS 303/323)

Position requires knowledge of runway conditions under all types of weather, such as snow, ice, rain, freezing rain, and frost.

Position requires extensive experience in the use of heavy equipment and emergency response equipment. In addition, organizational and administrative skills are required.

Incumbent is required to be skilled and proficient in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Position requires the ability to prioritize work and to work independently

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Incumbent is frequently exposed to physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending and working in awkward positions. This is required in the following activities:

• Shovelling snow, clearing around lights, signs, gates, obstructions, etc.
• Digging ditches and trenches
• Lifting and dumping ice control chemicals into trucks
• Hooking up runway sweepers to trucks
• Filling, carrying and stacking sand bags
• Brush cutting and rock picking
• Loading & unloading of aircrafts
• Responding to Emergencies

Working outdoors is required daily, environmental controls are available while operating heavy equipment, but the incumbent is exposed to the elements on hot days, during bug season and in extreme low temperatures for prolonged periods of time when they are not operating equipment.

Incumbent is exposed to noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents and paints. Incumbent wears protective shoes and clothing, aprons, coveralls, face shields, masks, breathing devices, gloves, etc.

Hazards are frequently encountered when performing duties on congested ramps with large and small aircraft and other airside vehicles, in addition to airline personnel and the travelling public.

Sensory Demands

Work must often be carried out under adverse conditions. In extreme weather conditions, such as a snowstorm, the Aerodrome Operations Specialist is required to drive heavy equipment, with snow blowing onto the windshield, causing zero visibility. Surrounded by loud noise from equipment and aircraft, the incumbent must listen attentively for two-way radio communications from flight service specialists while constantly monitoring the airfield for hazards.

EQUIPMENT & TOOL OPERATION

The following is a list of some of equipment “but not limited too” that the incumbent will operate at the Leismer Aerodrome: