Aviation Field Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic) (Job Opening ID #521579)

Mid-America Regional Council; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in Kansas City is seeking skilled workers for full-time positions in the Aviation Department's Field Maintenance Division. Responsibilities include landscaping, maintenance of airfield surfaces, and operating various equipment. Qualified candidates will have two years of relevant experience and may need a CDL. The job offers competitive hourly pay and a commitment to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a skilled worker in relevant trades.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL may be needed by the end of the probation period.

Responsibilities

• Transport and operate landscaping equipment for maintenance duties.
• Builds and repairs concrete and asphalt surfaces.
• Operates heavy equipment for snow removal during emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Landscaping

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Education

Technical education certificate or diploma

Job description

Several full-time positions are available with the Aviation Department, Field Maintenance Division located at 154 Tokyo Street. Normal Workdays/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., mandatory overtime during inclement weather and emergencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting and operating a wide range of landscaping equipment to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled landscaping and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas around the airport.
• Builds and repairs concrete and asphalt streets, sidewalks, parking lots, airfield aprons, taxiways, and runways.
• Operates small engine equipment including string trimmers, leaf blowers, and augers.
• Removes trash from streets, parking lots, and turf areas.
  • Operates a variety of motorized equipment from small to large pieces, highway style paint truck, riding painting equipment, rubber removal equipment, and street sweeper.
  • Maintains, produces, and repair street signs around the airport property. Responsible for mowing street side and airfield side landscaping turf.
• Operates heavy equipment including backhoes, skid loaders, forklifts, and other mechanical equipment.
• Operates two-way radios to communicate with FAA tower and coworkers.
• Operates and maintain snow removal equipment for operations on the airfield. Must be available day or night during snow season for emergency snow removal events.
• Duties are primarily outdoors that are performed in all types of weather, night or day on either the street or air side of the airport.

REQUIRES Two (2) years of experience as a skilled worker in building and mechanical repair work in a relevant trade (HVAC, boilers, hydraulics, pumps and motors, etc.). An additional related technical education certificate or diploma may be substituted for one year’s experience. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.

Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-time

Salary Range : $22.61 - $34.48/hour

Residency requirement : Yes

Link to apply : https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/careers