Lead Airfield Maintenance Worker

Gfoat; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking an Airport Maintenance Supervisor to lead and participate in inspection, maintenance, construction and repairs at the municipal airfield. The role requires overseeing a crew, scheduling work, and ensuring safety and compliance with FAA standards.

Key duties include instructing and supervising crews, monitoring runway conditions, coordinating with contractors, and assisting in purchases, accounts payable, and payroll in the supervisor’s absence.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent with one to two years of airfield maintenance experience plus supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling assigned work on and around the airfield.
• Instruct, train and oversee the work of a crew in the maintenance of airport facilities and grounds.
• Assist in monitoring runway conditions during inclement weather to keep the airport operational.
• Work with the crew and monitor, inspect and approve crew work output.
• Provide informal assessment of crew performance to the supervisor.
• Review work for conformance to FAA standards for runways, taxiways, lighting and fencing.
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors and monitor their QA/QC efforts.
• Assist with purchases using the purchasing card and monitor department budgets.
• Assist in processing accounts payable and purchase requisitions.
• Prepare work injury forms and payroll in the supervisor’s absence.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Airfield maintenance

Scheduling

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CDL preferred

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.

Summary

Leads and and participates in inspection, maintenance, construction and repairs at the municipal airfield.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with scheduling assigned work on and around the airfield;
• Instruct, train and oversee the work of a crew in the maintenance of airport facilities and grounds;
• Assist in monitoring runway conditions during inclement weather to determine actions needed in order to keep the airport operational;
• Works alongside the crew and assists, monitors, inspects and approves crew work output;
• Provide informal assessment of crew performance to the supervisor;
• Review work of crew for conformance to Federal Aviation Administration standards. Facilities include all runways, taxiways, ramps, airfield lighting, security gates and fences, roadways, safety areas, and associated navigation aids;
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors and monitor their QA/QC efforts;
• Assist with purchases utilizing the purchasing card, and monitor the appropriate department accounts to remain within budget;
• Assist with processing accounts payable for Direct Payment Requests, purchasing card, purchasing orders, and purchase requisitions;
• Assist in the preparation of work injury forms for on-the-job accidents;
• Prepare and submit department payroll in the absence of the supervisor;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with one to two years of experience in airfield maintenance plus supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Physical Exam Required
• Valid Texas Driver License required
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, but not required

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance of the airport facilities.

Ability to:

• Operate trucks, maintainers, backhoes, front-end loaders, and similar equipment;
• Perform routine plumbing, vehicle service and maintenance, welding, and carpentry;
• Perform concrete and asphalt work;
• Perform maintenance of airfield lighting system with proper training and in accordance with safety procedures;
• Read instructions and write in order to complete reports;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Continuously stand and walk during and shift
• Occasionally bend and kneel during a shift
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Flex upper trunk forward at the waist, and flex partially at the knees
• Move in a crawling motion in order to work under vehicles
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate various types of vehicles and machinery