Airfield Maintenance Technician

Albuquerque International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque International is seeking a maintenance operator to support the airport by maintaining and repairing equipment, runways, and surrounding facilities. You will perform snow removal and operate pavement maintenance gear as needed.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a CDL, COP, and TSA background check. You will work outdoors in variable weather and coordinate with mechanics and airport staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in construction, paving, facilities or grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform mechanical repairs; assist technical staff and electricians with the repair of complex airport mechanical systems as required.
• Operate trucks, rollers, tractors, buses, backhoes, dump trucks and other airport equipment and vehicles; inspect equipment and report findings to mechanics shop.
• Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean up oil and fuel spills.
• Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, maintain pavement equipment; load asphalt.
• Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control erosion around runways and taxiways.
• Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; build airport fences and signs.
• Mow landscaped areas; maintain mowing equipment.
• Perform snow removal using snow plows, brooms, blowers and sand spreaders.
• Drive street sweepers on runways and around terminals to remove debris.
• Adhere to safe work practices; communicate with operations teams.

Skills

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

CDL License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years experience in construction/paving/facilities or grounds maintenance

Tools

CDL Class A or B

City COP

Sunport Access Card

TSA background check

Job description

Albuquerque International is seeking a maintenance operator to support the airport by maintaining and repairing equipment, runways, and surrounding facilities. You will perform snow removal and operate pavement maintenance gear as needed.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a CDL, COP, and TSA background check. You will work outdoors in variable weather and coordinate with mechanics and airport staff.