Airport Ground & Operations Technician I

City of Orangeburg; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, seeks a Line Service Operator 1 to perform manual duties maintaining facilities and grounds at the airport, including refueling aircraft, directing and parking planes, towing aircraft, and inspecting/runway maintenance. The role also covers payments, records, and general upkeep.

A HS diploma or GED and a valid SC driver’s license are required, with about one year of airport maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in routine airport maintenance and operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work functions associated with airport operations: refuels aircraft; reloads fuel trucks; directs, parks, and secures aircraft; manually tows aircraft; removes debris from runways, taxiways and parking areas; replaces and repairs runway lights; replaces and repairs windsocks; and patrols grounds and reports suspicious activity.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep airport machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluids; changes fuel filters; tests fuel for contaminants; greases equipment; washes/cleans equipment; inspects fire extinguishers, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Performs general housekeeping/maintenance tasks associated with maintaining airport facilities: unlocks/secures buildings; cleans terminal buildings; re-stocks vending machines, coffee machines and ice machines; and removes/disposes of trash, etc.
• Maintains inventory of departmental fuel, supplies, and equipment: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and stocks and distributes supplies.
• Receives payments for fuel and hangar rentals: posts payments; balances cash receipts; closes out register daily; and prepares bank deposits or forwards as appropriate.
• Processes documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a business-issued computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other employees, pilots, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience in routine airport maintenance and operations

Job description

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, seeks a Line Service Operator 1 to perform manual duties maintaining facilities and grounds at the airport, including refueling aircraft, directing and parking planes, towing aircraft, and inspecting/runway maintenance. The role also covers payments, records, and general upkeep.

A HS diploma or GED and a valid SC driver’s license are required, with about one year of airport maintenance experience preferred.