Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Albuquerque International Sunport is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker to help maintain airport equipment and surrounding areas. You will perform snow removal, runways maintenance, and operate pavement maintenance equipment to support safe, efficient airport operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience in construction, paving, facilities or grounds maintenance; a valid CDL Class A or B, City COP within six months, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: construction, paving, facilities or grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor 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 vehicles for repair and maintenance needs; report findings to the mechanics shop.
• Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean-up oil and fuel spills.
• Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches and maintain a variety of pavement maintenance equipment including crack saws, pavement routers, crack sealing machine and melters in a safe and effective manner; scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade and roll asphalt.
• Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control rain caused erosion around runways and taxiways to ensure runway stability.
• Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; construct airport fences; build signs.
• Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment.
• Perform snow removal using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers and sand spreaders.
• Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt and trash.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower.
• Perform building custodial, maintenance and repair functions as required.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Respond to airfield emergencies as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

Salary

$39,291.20 - $41,475.20 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700435

Department

Aviation

Division

AV-Airfield Maint

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

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Position Summary

Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Perform minor 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 vehicles for repair and maintenance needs; report findings to the mechanics shop.
• Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean-up oil and fuel spills.
• Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches and maintain a variety of pavement maintenance equipment including crack saws, pavement routers, crack sealing machine and melters in a safe and effective manner; scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade and roll asphalt.
• Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control rain caused erosion around runways and taxiways to ensure runway stability.
• Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; construct airport fences; build signs.
• Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment.
• Perform snow removal using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers and sand spreaders.
• Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt and trash.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform building custodial, maintenance and repair functions as required.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Respond to airfield emergencies as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• construction
• paving
• facilities or grounds maintenance

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Airfield environment; work around construction equipment and aircraft; exposure to noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; walking standing or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

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The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

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Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1?

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Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

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• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

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