Airport Operations Worker

City of Kearney; Valley View Trailer Court (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kearney in Nebraska seeks a Maintenance and ARFF technician to perform a variety of tasks in airport buildings and grounds and provide ARFF standby operations under supervision. Responsibilities include maintenance, repairs, snow removal, fencing, lighting, and equipment servicing along runways and taxiways.

The role requires two years of manual labor and equipment experience, ability to obtain ARFF qualifications and Nebraska pesticide applicator license within 6 months, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of progressively responsible work in manual labor and operation, maintenance and repair of equipment including grounds maintenance.
• Ability to complete initial 40-hour ARFF qualification course, recurrent annual ARFF certification training, annual ARFF live-fire refresher training and emergency drills.
• Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and be able to obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 6 months of hire.
• Residency: 30-minute response time to the work site by the most direct route from residence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Write and comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders.
• Apply and maintain knowledge of current methods, equipment, materials and tools used in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Safely operate ARFF apparatus and maintain equipment.
• Perform grounds maintenance along runways and taxiways and repair/runway lighting.
• Assist with janitorial and custodial duties; perform ARFF standby operations as required.

Job description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance, and repair of airport buildings and grounds and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties. Work varies with some leeway for discretion and independent action. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor: perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of airport buildings and grounds; implement Part 139 requirements, safety and operational procedures; perform grounds maintenance on all grass areas along runways and taxiways, in all aviation safety areas, and along all roadways; remove snow on airport property in accordance with the provisions of FAA Snow Advisory Circulars; repair runway and taxiway surfaces working with cement, asphalt, and joint sealing materials; maintain all airport buildings by performing semi‑complex carpentry, roofing, siding, framing, insulating, non‑complex plumbing, electrical, and general welding to repair, modify, or fabricate necessary parts; replace, repair, and install airport fencing, runway and taxiway lighting; assist with janitorial and custodial duties; perform Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standby operations, which includes providing standby firefighting coverage during commercial airline flights; repair, maintain, and service all airport mobile equipment. Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Write and comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders. (Daily)
• Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform construction and maintenance tasks. (Daily)
• Safely operate aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) apparatus. (as directed)
• Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
• Assigned tasks are performed and completed properly and efficiently. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work Type: Moderate, exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing/Balancing: Moderate, climb inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required.
• Walking: Moderate amount required.
• Stooping/Bending: Frequently.
• Stand/Sit: Stand about 60 percent of the time.
• Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal.
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
• Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inside/Outside: Work outside and inside
• Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible
• Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible
• Noise/Vibrations: Heavy airplane noise
• Hazards: Exposure to traffic safety and dump areas
• Fumes/Dust/Odors: Exposure to herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides, moderate exposure to dust, and minimum exposure to fumes
• Infectious Diseases: Minimum exposure

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma or GED with two years progressively responsible work in manual labor and the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment including grounds maintenance experience. Ability to complete initial 40-hour ARFF qualification course, recurrent annual ARFF certification training, annual ARFF live‑fire refresher training and emergency exercises and drills. Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and be able to obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 6 months of hire.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED

• Snow blowers
• snowplows
• pay loaders
• runway brooms
• sanding equipment
• trucks
• tractors
• pickups
• melter-applicators
• packers
• air compressors
• and other hand and power tools.

REMARKS

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.