Operations Attendant - Airport

City of Maypearl; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a maintenance-focused professional to support airport operations, fueling, and grounds upkeep. The role involves outdoor and indoor duties, including hangar repairs and terminal clerical tasks.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with alternating weekends; compensation is $18.36 per hour. The position requires a valid Texas driver license and completion of in-house fuel training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; aviation experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides required knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, efficient customer service to tenants and fuel patrons.
• Perform operations related to airport fueling equipment and grounds maintenance.
• Duties include weed eating, mowing, spraying and hangar repairs.
• Office responsibilities include clerical work in accordance with department policies.

Skills

Public interaction

Diagnostics

Hand and power tools

Cooperative work

Minor repairs

Technical knowledge

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fuel truck

Unicom Radio

AWOS

Weed eater

Trimmer mower

Fuel pumps

Power cart

Gator

Job description

Compensation: $18.36/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

To provide courteous, efficient customer service to tenants and fuel patrons. Performs a variety of operations and clerical duties related to daily airport operations, airport fueling equipment, and maintaining airport grounds.

This is a responsible position with varying hours. Scheduled hours of Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and alternating weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Duties for this position include airport fueling operations, grounds maintenance including weed eating, mowing, spraying and hangar repairs. Terminal office responsibilities include daily clerical work in accordance with the laws and regulations controlling the employing department, and with departmental function policies and practices.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to deal with the general public, vendors and fellow employees efficiently and effectively
• Ability to diagnose problems and make necessary repairs
• Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other department personnel
• Sufficient skills to service and make minor repairs on equipment
• Sufficient knowledge of technical skills related to the work of maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of equipment including safety standards to prevent hazards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent with basic knowledge of Airport and Aircraft operations with aviation experience preferred; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Ability to pass written and practical in-house Fuel Training and obtain a certificate

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, shredder, printer, etc.

Fuel truck, Unicom Radio, AWOS, weed eater, trimmer mower, fuel pumps, blower, power cart, gator.