Airport Operations & Grounds Technician I

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

Job summary

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina is seeking a LINE SERVICE OPERATOR 1 for full-time airport operations. The role performs refueling, aircraft handling, and grounds maintenance to support daily airport functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid SC driver’s license, with at least one year related experience. Candidates must be able to operate basic maintenance tasks and coordinate with pilots and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plus one year of airport maintenance/operations experience or equivalent.
• Valid SC Driver’s License required.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential functions and follow City policies.

Responsibilities

• Refuels aircraft, directs and parks aircraft, and tows aircraft as needed.
• Replaces and repairs runway lights and windsocks; patrols and secures grounds; reports suspicious activity.
• Inspects and maintains airport equipment; checks fluids and tests fuel quality; performs basic maintenance.

Skills

Physical fitness

Verbal communication

Situational reasoning

Data utilization

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Airport operations experience

Job description

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina is seeking a LINE SERVICE OPERATOR 1 for full-time airport operations. The role performs refueling, aircraft handling, and grounds maintenance to support daily airport functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid SC driver’s license, with at least one year related experience. Candidates must be able to operate basic maintenance tasks and coordinate with pilots and supervisors.