Airfield Maintenance Specialist
City of Boise

Job Info

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Summary Statement

Maintains the operation and integrity of City of Boise airfield in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Assignments are performed under the direction of a working supervisor who inspects the work in progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions

Maintains runways, taxiways, airfield lighting, signs, electrical circuitry, and infields to ensure that all systems are operational and visible. Designs and installs electrical systems, adds extensions or alterations to all airfield lighting, and repairs or replaces defective parts. Maintains and calibrates a variety of flow measuring and metering equipment. Works directly with contractors to properly train staff on installing and calibrating lighting and sign systems. (25%)

Operates heavy construction equipment to maintain airport infields, runways, and taxiways. Performs stormwater inspections, reporting, and maintenance. Backfills trenches, cleans out canals and ponds, levels and prepares ground for seeding, performs brush and weed removal, mows all infields and outside airport properties, sweeps runways, taxiways, ramps, and all movement and non-movement areas to eliminate foreign object debris (FOD). Hauls topsoil, rock, gravel, and sand to different locations for Airport projects. Operates utility work machines with buckets, line grinders, power broom, and fork attachments during various construction jobs and cleanup. Drives water truck to maintain the compaction and control dust on roads and parking lots during times of construction. Loads and unloads different types of vehicles using forklifts. Excavates trenches for the installation of pipes, conduits, and cables. Operates various snow removal equipment. Utilizes vacuum trucks to remove FOD to stay in compliance with stormwater regulations and minimize debris and sediment runoff. Applies herbicides and pesticides to airport grounds. Responds to any type of spills on the airfield. Provides escort services in SIDA areas. Responds to incidents and performs safety inspections. (25%)

Paints runways, taxiways, commercial ramps and gates, general aviation ramps, roadways and pavement signs. Cleans and preps surfaces prior to painting. Mixes paint to match colors for proper FAA specifications. Applies glass beads to all colored paint surfaces to meet the required reflectivity. (20%)

Utilizes animal control tools according to specific regulations to ensure runways and taxiways are clear of wildlife. Applies methods of wildlife control. (10%)

Performs general maintenance, inspection and light repair of mowers, tractors, cultivators, loaders, sweepers, and other specialized equipment. Diagnoses and analyzes equipment problems or failures. (10%)

Conducts FAA certification inspections, and implements required corrective actions. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Requires education and/or experience to attain the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working with heavy equipment, or a related field.

Working knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of dump trucks, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, snowplows and relevant equipment and implements; related painting equipment and tools, stencils for Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS) and runway and taxiway markings, and compass rose lines; metal fabrication and welding; lighting, circuitry, signs and electrical system maintenance; relevant FAA and FAR regulations; a wide array of hand tools; animal control methods; herbicide and pesticide application, entry-level trade, construction and groundskeeping skills.

Ability to obtain a Boise Airport SIDA badge; operate vehicles safely and efficiently during times of low visibility and heavy fog; utilize communication equipment to coordinate with other vehicles and control towers; work a rotating on-call shift; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all City of Boise employees and the public; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Five years' experience working with heavy equipment in an airport environment performing maintenance and repairs to all areas of the facility.

Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid Idaho CDL license with tanker endorsement.
Forklift certification.
Ability to obtain FAR part 139 certification, wildlife training, airport operator training, chemical application training, and confined space awareness training offered through the City within six months of employment.

Special Requirements
All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal history checks.

Applicants must be able to pass, or have:

Driving Record Check

Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, touch and feel. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at heights, confined spaces and are exposed to mechanical, electrical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work is performed in and around ice, snow, traffic, uneven surfaces, walkways, wind, wildlife, insects, wet surfaces, and slippery surfaces. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals. Additional environmental conditions include: arc flash, welding spatter, welding smoke, molten metal, high pressure fluids.
This position works: extended shifts (greater than 12 hrs.), and requires incumbents to respond to work within one hour for snow removal or in emergency response situations.

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