Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Perform minor maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform mechanical repairs; assist technical staff and electricians with the repair of complex airport mechanical systems as required. • Operate trucks, rollers, tractors, buses, backhoes, dump trucks and other airport equipment and vehicles; inspect equipment and vehicles for repair and maintenance needs; report findings to the mechanics shop. • Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean-up oil and fuel spills. • Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches and maintain a variety of pavement maintenance equipment including crack saws, pavement routers, crack sealing machine and melters in a safe and effective manner; scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade and roll asphalt. • Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control rain caused erosion around runways and taxiways to ensure runway stability. • Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; construct airport fences; build signs. • Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment. • Perform snow removal using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers and sand spreaders. • Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt and trash. • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: • Perform building custodial, maintenance and repair functions as required. • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. • Respond to airfield emergencies as requested. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: • construction • paving • facilities or grounds maintenance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B. Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Environmental: Airfield environment; work around construction equipment and aircraft; exposure to noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; walking standing or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.