Airfield Equipment Operator & Grounds Lead

Des Moines Airport Authority

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Des Moines Airport Authority seeks a skilled grounds/equipment operator to manage loaders, sweepers, graders, and snow removal on airfield surfaces. You will coordinate via radio with control towers and base stations, and assist with shop equipment maintenance and landscaping tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, while performing routine turf and landscape maintenance across airport grounds.

Qualifications

High school diploma and one year of motorized construction equipment operation experience.
Associate degree in Horticulture preferred.
Ability to perform heavy manual work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operates loader, pavement sweeper, motor grader, and other equipment.
Performs snow removal on runways, taxiways, and parking lots.
Maintains radio contact with Airport Control Tower and base station.
Assists in maintenance and repair of shop equipment and landscape tasks.
Polices grounds and reports hazardous conditions; trims and maintains plantings.

Skills

Pavement equipment operation

Airport maintenance tools

Safety techniques

Equipment maintenance

Leadership

Follow directions

Radio operation (FCC)

Emergency response

Teamwork

Turf maintenance programs

Turf grass management

Mathematics for applications

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Horticulture preferred

Tools

Irrigation inspection tools

Shop equipment repairs

Job description

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, while performing routine turf and landscape maintenance across airport grounds.

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