Airfield Equipment Operator

City-of-Boise,-Id; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

PERSI retirement plan

Paid parental leave (10 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Life and long-term disability ins.

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Technician to operate heavy equipment and maintain runways, taxiways and airfield areas at Boise Airport. This role offers a 4/10 schedule with three-day weekends and requires a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

The position emphasizes experience with heavy machinery, CDL with tanker endorsement, and ability to obtain additional city certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with heavy equipment or general maintenance.
• Valid CDL with tanker endorsement; ability to obtain additional city certifications within six months.
• Capability to pass background checks and safety trainings as required by the City of Boise.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment to maintain runways, taxiways and airfield areas.
• Perform snow removal, painting, spraying and general maintenance as needed.
• Comply with safety standards and participate in inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Support emergency response and airport operations as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with tanker endorsement

Forklift certification

Airport safety training

Job description

Put your CDL and heavy equipment experience to work in a career that keeps Boise Airport moving. Join the Airfield Maintenance Technician team and enjoy a 4/10 schedule with three-day weekends.

You’ll operate a variety of heavy and specialized equipment to maintain runways, taxiways and airfield areas, including snow removal, painting, spraying and general maintenance. We’re looking for experienced equipment operators who are comfortable working with heavy machinery in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment or general maintenance experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification, wildlife training, airport operator training, chemical application training and confined space awareness training offered through the city within six months of employment.
• Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Why the City of Boise?

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer:

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Operates heavy construction equipment to maintain airport infields, runways, and taxiways. Performs stormwater inspections, reporting and maintenance. Cleans and maintains areas to eliminate foreign object debris. Applies herbicides. Responds to any spills. Provides escort services in Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). Responds to incidents and performs safety inspections.

Paints runways, taxiways and other airport areas. Applies glass beads to meet FAA-required reflectivity. Performs general maintenance, inspection, and light repair of specialized equipment. Diagnoses and analyzes equipment problems or failures.

Conducts certification inspections and implements required corrective actions.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes and snowplows;
• relevant equipment and implements related to painting equipment and tools;
• herbicide and pesticide application;
• entry-level trade, construction, and groundskeeping skills.

Ability to:

• operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and efficiently, including during times of low visibility and heavy fog;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment in an airport setting,
• performing maintenance and repairs.
• use of airfields, taxiways, runways, movement and non-movement areas;
• runway and taxiway markings, and compass rose lines;
• principles and practices in use of ground and tower radios; metal fabrication and welding;
• hand tools used in the electrical and related trades;
• lighting, circuitry, signs and electrical system maintenance.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds. The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is always moderate, frequently loud and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Work is performed in and around ice, snow, traffic, uneven surfaces, walkways, wind, wildlife, insects, wet surfaces and slippery surfaces. Additional environmental conditions include: arc flash, welding spatter, welding smoke, molten metal, high pressure fluids.

This position works: Extended shifts (greater than 12 hrs.), and requires incumbents to respond to work within one hour for snow removal or in emergency response situations.