Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer (Airport)

Westfield Police; Westfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator – Airport to operate a range of medium-duty trucks and snow removal equipment at Westfield Barnes Regional Airport. You will perform routine maintenance, assist in grounds care, and support airport operations under supervision of the Airport Manager and Facilities Coordinator.

The role requires a valid CDL Class B with endorsements and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Valid CDL Class B license with endorsements.
• Ability to operate medium to heavy equipment and snow removal gear.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for airport equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of motor equipment and trucks.
• Load and unload materials manually or with handling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
• Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and other fluids; perform minor diagnostics.

Skills

Hazard awareness

Minor repairs

Radio operation

Geography knowledge

Reading instructions

Two-way radio

Carpentry

Mechanical skills

Physical stamina

Painting

Plumbing

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

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MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – AIRPORT

WMEA GRADE 11

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is semi-skilled work in operating medium duty motor equipment. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of trucks, and other motor equipment from light to moderate tonnage and for performing assigned manual and semi-skilled tasks in connection with these duties. Work can include routine manual laboring tasks requiring considerable strength and endurance.

SUPERVISION:

Work is performed under supervision of the Airport Manage and Facilities Coordinator with well-established procedures in accordance with all Massachusetts and Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates dump trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, platform trucks, rack body trucks, utility trucks, wheeled tractors and any and all equipment below this class or of less difficulty.
• Loads and unloads trucks and other vehicles by hand or with material handling equipment.
• In addition to the above, must perform all laboring duties of the host department in its daily activities.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil or coolants, makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• During winter months, if plows or spreaders are added to 5-ton dump trucks (or larger class), employees may be paid at heavy motor equipment grade.
• No equipment shall be included in this class where the operation requires other than a CDL Class B licenses.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of the grounds, facilities, and equipment under the jurisdiction of the Westfield Barnes Regional Airport in accordance with safety standards and airport regulations.
• Operates snow plows and wing plows, snow blowers, loaders with plows, pick-up trucks with plows, dump trucks with plows, sweeper, and other motorized vehicles with a combination of attachments necessary for snow removal required for the clearance of snow from all runways, taxiways, aprons/ramps, parking lots, roads and general service ways of the airport etc. Continuously monitors runways for traction / resistance.
• Operates a wide range of small to medium equipment necessary to perform maintenance repairs on asphalt and concrete areas of the Westfield Barnes Regional Airport runways, taxiways, aprons/ramps areas, parking lots, and general service ways of the airport.
• Operates ground keeping equipment to maintain the airfield and the airport perimeter surrounding the airport, and other general airport property to an acceptable level in accordance with federal, state, and local laws governing the airport.
• Performs and makes maintenance repairs on airport vehicles, buildings, and airport hangars.
• Service vehicles with fuel, coolants, and other fluids as needed.
• Continuously observe apron, runway and taxiway lighting systems, document any discrepancies, and initiate prompt corrective actions where service failure is noted.
• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, such as, pruning hedges, planting flowers and trees, cutting grass (1,200 acres), removing vegetation and debris from drainage ditches, and sweeping all paved areas.
• Performs topsoil repairs to plow cut vehicle rutting damage airside and groundside. Grades gravel parking areas and road ways. Sets up and removes snow fences, repairs fences and gates, repaints and/or replaces parking and airfield signs and patches and repairs pavement.
• Hand shovels and applies anti-icing chemicals to terminal walkways, pedestrian gates, T-hangar walkway and doors, maintenance garage walkways, runways, taxiways, and roadways.
• Sweeps runways, taxiways, and apron pavement to remove snow, dirt, and slush. Hand shovels snow-buried runway lights.
• Monitors the airfield for the potential of foreign object damage and presence of unauthorized personnel in restricted areas on the airport.
• Carries out general grounds repair, mending fences, grading airfields and roadways and so forth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

No less than one year prior work experience or technical training to perform assigned duties. Must possess valid CDL license, class B with endorsements required by equipment in this class.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge of hazardous and safety precautions in operating equipment in this class.
• Ability to make minor repair and adjustments to equipment operated.
• Ability to operate two-way radio communications equipment.
• Working knowledge of the Geography of the City.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, frequently of a technical nature.
• Ability to operate two-way and aviation radio communications equipment and continuously monitors correct frequency to maintain continuous contact with air traffic control and/or aviation traffic.
• Some experience and/or working knowledge in carpentry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work required.
• The applicant must be able to walk up steep inclines and declines carrying equipment weighing 40lbs or less to perform some job functions.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills

Ability to travel throughout the City is necessary. Work is largely physical in nature including standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting and may be repetitive in nature. Lifting of up to 75 pounds (may be heavier with assistance) and may be bulky with some pulling and pushing or reaching. May carry 30-50 pounds. May require climbing including on/off vehicles. 95% of work performed is outside in varying degrees of temperature.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require routinely reading documents and operate motor vehicles and other equipment.

The City of Westfield is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.