Airfield Tech I

Summary: 

Operates and services a variety of motorized equipment and hand tools. Performs manual labor and general airfield maintenance and construction as directed. Work is primarily performed outdoors, in all seasons and weather conditions, in close proximity to aircraft, on and around runways and taxiways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

· Operates and services a wide variety of motorized equipment used in general airfield construction and/or maintenance;

· Operates light duty and heavy duty trucks;

· Operates heavy motor equipment such as power sweepers, backhoe, front-end loaders and tractors;

· Operates or rides in trucks and utility vehicles in the performance of job duties and to get from one job to the next; includes off-site locations;

· Uses hand and/or motorized equipment such as chains saws, saws, brush cutters, weed trimmers and grinders;

· Responsible for the proper care and use of assigned motor equipment, including washing, and checking fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, lights and general condition;

· Required to request repairs for equipment when needed;

· Makes minor emergency repairs to the motor equipment and hand tools;

· Performs manual labor as required to conduct airfield maintenance;

· Accomplishes basic trade and construction work, and assists the trades when required;

· Responsible for proper and safe use of equipment;

· Strictly adheres to security provisions at all times, including entrance and egress from gates;

· Communicates on two way and aircraft radios according to procedure;

· Performs snow plowing, sanding and deicing using large trucks and a variety of motorized and hand operated equipment;

· Snow removal and/or snow emergency responsibility;

· Must be able to normally be available to work weather emergencies after the regular workday; and

· Other related duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Generally, none. May be designated from time to time as point person.