Maintenance A Painter-Mechanic - Airfield

Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates machinery and equipment, under general supervision of department supervisor.  Performs duties of heavy snow removal. 
• Maintenance Mechanic A personnel will be expected to perform any and all duties of Maintenance “A”, “B”, “C”, and Custodian when needed. 
• Works independently and performs as a leader to other maintenance personnel in accomplishing necessary tasks as assigned.
• Requires attention to detail

• Other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work some night shifts as needed

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Auto body repairs and painting of vehicles in the Airport Authority's fleet
• Painting of all airfield markings for runways, taxiways, ramps, etc.
• Painting of all parking lots and roadways in the terminal area, all hangars, and properties.
• Automotive repairs to gasoline engines on fleet vehicles, and specialty systems on all fire fighting vehicles.
• Fabrication and welding

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years related work experience, Diesel Mechanic, and Heavy Equipment Operation.
• Class 7 inspection or willing to get in 1 year/class B with airbrake endorsement
• CDL license for Automotive Mechanic

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic Mathematics Skills
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment, including heavy snow removal equipment.
• Must possess a Valid Drivers License.
• Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to TSA security clearance, fingerprinting, pre-employment drug test and Lehigh Carbon Technical Institute assessment test.
• Above average attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to read, write, and speak English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Occasionally must lift up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to be move within work area.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high or precarious places such as ladders and man lifts. Employee may work outside under seasonal weather conditions.
• Stand-by and/or shift work availability.
• Limited exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals; risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Fast paced working environment
• Long hours worked during snow removal operations
• Available for night, holiday, weekend, rotating or irregular shift assignments, able to occasionally work rotating shifts to provide required coverage and respond to emergency calls for assistance.

NOTICE: This job description identifies the major responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions & perform job-related duties as reasonably assigned by their supervisor.