Airfield Maintenance Specialist III (may underfill)

5d5 days ago

Salt Lake City Corporation

US · Full-time · $40,000 – $54,000

About this role

The Salt Lake City Department of Airport seeks an energetic and dedicated Airfield Maintenance Specialist III (may underfill as I or II) to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role ensures day-to-day safe, secure, and efficient airport operations. Maintain landing strips, airfield facilities, perimeters, and operate trucks with heavy equipment.

Perform a wide range of tasks for smooth airfield operation, including preventative maintenance inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of construction and snow removal equipment. Respond swiftly and effectively to airport emergencies. Operate, maintain, and prepare trucks and heavy equipment to keep them ready for action.

Work in a variety of maintenance areas like aircraft movement environment, asphalt pavement repair, concrete construction, and fencing installation per FAA guidelines. Handle landscaping duties with computerized irrigation systems, mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, and restricted use pesticide application. Join the team required to work non-traditional hours and shift work.

Early application submittal is encouraged as position remains open until filled and may close without notice. Eligible for full city benefits based on qualifications and experience. Opportunity to underfill as Specialist I or II depending on skills.

Requirements

Ability to perform skilled level work in airfield maintenance areas per FAA guidelines
Proficiency operating specialized heavy equipment including loaders, backhoes, graders, and airfield tractors
Knowledge of snow and ice removal operations along with Airfield Operations per FAA winter safety guidelines
Skill in pavement marking, rubber and paint removal using high-pressure equipment
Capability to handle landscaping duties including computerized irrigation and restricted pesticide application
Required to work non-traditional hours and shift work
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of construction and snow removal equipment
Respond swiftly and effectively to airport emergencies
Operate, maintain, and prepare trucks and heavy equipment
Perform skilled work in maintenance areas including aircraft movement environment, asphalt pavement repair, concrete construction and repair, and fencing per FAA guidelines
Conduct landscaping and grounds-keeping duties including computerized irrigation systems, mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, spraying, and restricted use pesticide application
Operate specialized heavy equipment such as asphalt pavers, rollers, loaders, graders, skid-steers, backhoes, trenchers, track-hoes, airfield tractors, sweepers, and cranes
Operate computerized pavement marking equipment, pavement marking trucks, shot blasters, grinders, sandblasters, and hand stripers
Perform snow and ice removal operations per FAA guidelines using runway snowplows, brooms, and snow blowers