Airfield Equipment Operator II

Volusia County; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Volusia is seeking an Equipment Operator II assigned to Daytona Beach International Airport to maintain the airfield and operate a range of medium and heavy equipment for road, drainage, and safety tasks. You will perform daily safety inspections and follow FAA regulations while coordinating with the FAA tower.

Requirements include completing the 8th grade, two years of relevant equipment operation experience, a valid Florida driver’s license, and a Florida CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Completion of 8th grade and two years experience operating and maintaining moderately medium sized construction and automotive equipment.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Possession of a valid Florida CDL within six months of hire and maintain thereafter.
• If assigned to Daytona Beach International Airport, must obtain FAA required Air Ground Vehicle Operations certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates ten-wheel trucks and various medium and heavy equipment for road and drainage tasks.
• Performs daily safety inspections of equipment prior to and after use.
• Maintains airfield in accordance with FAA safety regulations.
• Communicates with FAA Air Traffic Control tower via two-way radio.
• May supervise a team of workers on the airfield.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Airfield safety awareness

Two-way radio communication

Team supervision potential

Education

Completion of 8th grade

Tools

FAA training

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking an Equipment Operator II assigned to Daytona Beach International Airport to maintain the airfield and operate a range of medium and heavy equipment for road, drainage, and safety tasks. You will perform daily safety inspections and follow FAA regulations while coordinating with the FAA tower.

Requirements include completing the 8th grade, two years of relevant equipment operation experience, a valid Florida driver’s license, and a Florida CDL within six months.