Airfield Maintenance - Operator

CLASS SUMMARY:

Responsible for operating gasoline and large diesel powered machinery in a safe and appropriate manner.  Specific duties include heavy equipment maintenance, snow and ice removal, airfield signage and lighting, glycol conveyance, pavement repair and maintenance; year-round airfield maintenance, including garages, parking areas, and pavements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Mows grass to comply with visibility Part 139 CVG airfield regulations. 
• Assists with design and installing landscape.  Mows, prunes and maintains grass and plants.  Removes and shapes trees.
• Performs pavement repair and general maintenance including concrete, blacktop and joint repair.
• Ensures Airfield paint markings, signage and lighting comply with Part 139 and Kentucky Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Performs fence replacement and general maintenance.
• Performs snow and ice removal.
• Performs ditch-line and catch basin repair and maintenance and other excavation work.
• Cleans, maintains and secures all heavy equipment.
• Assists in emergencies on CVG Airport property 24/7.
• Routinely inputs labor and materials into CMMS
• Safety Trainer position responsibilities:  provide training for airfield maintenance personnel regarding CDL, safety and snow removal; writes training programs and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and five years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (or ability to acquire Class A CDL within 6 months of hire date)
• KY state license for administering herbicides and pesticides preferred.
• Basic and Advanced ASOS Training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable OSHA safety standards and other Federal, State and local regulations;
• Operation of gas and diesel powered equipment;
• Personal protective equipment.

SKILL IN:

• Demonstrated skill in following verbal and written instruction;
• Clearly and effectively  communicating both orally and in writing;

• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.