Airside Maintenance Pro: Heavy Equipment & Pavement

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Deferred Compensation

Paid Holidays

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Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is seeking a Maintenance Specialist, Airside to operate vehicles and heavy equipment across 4,000+ acres, performing turf and pavement management, snow removal, and airfield maintenance. You will work on and off the airfield, coordinating with ATC and other departments to keep operations safe and compliant.

The role requires CDL and FAA Part 139 knowledge, with schedule shifts 6:00 am–2:30 pm and willingness for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of heavy equipment operation experience or related military experience.
• Valid Class B CDL within 1 year; Secure ramp driving certification within 180 days; Forklift certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles, machinery, and equipment to perform maintenance, turf and pavement management, snow removal, and general airport services.
• Ensure safe operation in congested areas and adverse weather on runways, taxiways, and movement areas.
• Support FAA Part 139 compliance and annual training; perform patrols, closures, and emergency operations.
• Maintain airfield communications with ATC and ramp towers; respond to emergencies and weather incidents.
• Provide back-up support to other maintenance departments and conduct basic vehicle and engine maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance Equipment

Facility Maintenance

Pneumatics Hydraulics

Relationship Building

Receiving Direction

Computer Use

Leadership

Written Comprehension

Dependability

Communication

Customer Service

Workload Management

Stress Tolerance

Driving

Written Expression

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Tools

N/A

Job description

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is seeking a Maintenance Specialist, Airside to operate vehicles and heavy equipment across 4,000+ acres, performing turf and pavement management, snow removal, and airfield maintenance. You will work on and off the airfield, coordinating with ATC and other departments to keep operations safe and compliant.

The role requires CDL and FAA Part 139 knowledge, with schedule shifts 6:00 am–2:30 pm and willingness for after-hours work.