Airfield Maintenance Technician I

5d5 days ago

City of Dallas

US · Full-time · $42,000 – $55,000

About this role

The Airfield Maintenance Technician I performs technical work associated with the safety, daily operations, maintenance, and security of the municipal airport. Under general supervision, this role handles day-to-day duties with heavy emphasis on responding to issues as they arise. It ensures operational functionality across City of Dallas owned and operated airports.

Daily tasks include performing safety, security, and operational inspections of runways, taxiways, perimeter fences, and gates for compliance with FAA, TSA, and local regulations. Technicians conduct pavement repairs, airfield markings, grass and weed control, and snow and ice removal in the Aircraft Operations Area. They operate equipment like tractors, mowers, painting machinery, and deicing applicators.

Work involves semi-skilled and skilled labor on airport property, including security fencing maintenance and applying weed control products with chemical broadcast systems. Technicians respond to aircraft emergencies, lighting failures, pavement issues, and hazardous incidents. They maintain work records, repair logs, and vehicle inspections.

Join the diverse City of Dallas workforce providing excellent service to residents. This role supports municipal airport operations while building a rewarding career in aviation maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in airfield maintenance
Knowledge of FAA regulations, TSA security rules, and airport safety standards
Skill in operating heavy equipment including tractors, mowers, painting machines, and deicing applicators
Experience with pavement repair, markings, fencing, and grounds maintenance
Capability to conduct inspections and respond to airfield emergencies
Familiarity with weed control chemicals and broadcast systems
Physical ability to use tools and equipment in outdoor airport environments
Proficiency in maintaining logs and records for maintenance and inspections

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining airport compliance with FAA regulations, TSA rules, City ordinances, and environmental regulations
Perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the Aircraft Operations Area including pavement repair, markings, security fencing, grass and weed control, and snow/ice removal
Conduct daily safety, security, and operational inspections of runways, taxiways, perimeter fences, and gates
Establish, measure, and align airfield markings and operate painting machinery while applying reflective materials
Operate tractors, riding mowers, and weed cutting tools and apply weed control products using chemical broadcast systems
Perform repairs to concrete or asphalt using appropriate equipment and personal protective gear
Operate runway brooms, deicing applicators, sand spreaders, loaders, and conveyor systems to keep runways open
Respond to aircraft emergencies, equipment failures, lighting issues, pavement failures, and hazardous incidents