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General Purpose

This position is responsible for the operation of highly specialized diesel, gasoline, hydraulic and pneumatic powered heavy equipment and related heavy equipment. In addition, this position is responsible for performing skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair work of airport buildings, taxiways, runways, roadway system, and related facilities.\ \ Union Affiliation:Non-Union\ Pay Grade:\$25.45 Hourly

Essential Job Functions

• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to bucket loaders with multi attachments, excavator, skid steer, forklift, bulldozers, tractors, dump trucks sweepers, blowers, high-speed runway plows, vacuum sweeper etc.
• Clean runways, taxiways and ramp areas of asphalt chips and debris.
• Repair and maintain airport roads, runways, and taxiways; patch holes, lay asphalt and regrade for proper storage in a manner consistent with VOSHA and City safety standards.
• Operate high-speed airport specific snow removal equipment on runways, taxiways and ramps includes but not limited to; spread de-icer and sand.
• Communicates with FAA Air Traffic Control for clearance onto movement areas.
• Maintain signage and pavement markings on roadway system, airfield runway and taxiway system and parking garage; line striping, work with templates and fabrication of signs.
• Assist airport electricians as needed with airfield lighting system and electrical construction or renovation to airport structures.
• Assist vehicle mechanics with general equipment maintenance as required, included but not limited to; airport vehicles, heavy equipment, welding, broom changes, plow blade changes.
• Remove rubber from runway surfaces; chemically wash and flush rubber from runway using runway sweepers, and tanker trucks
• Perform construction and maintenance duties on ramps, including but not limited to operate jackhammers and cut saws to break up damaged pavement, mix, pour and apply concrete to damaged areas.
• Raise or lower storm drain and service covers; cut and remove pavement locate and reposition as needed.
• Perform various maintenance and repair in terminal building and other facilities on airport property, including but not limited to painting, sealing, carpentry, glazing, basic plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs, and wood working, welding, etc.
• Perform general airport maintenance work as required including but not limited to, fence and gate repairs.
• Empty trash barrels as required on airport property, handle and recycle hazardous waste, tires and waste sludge as state and federal laws mandate. (hazardous waste including, but not limited to, cleaners, degreasers, lubricants, runway de-icers and waste sludge that collects in open storm water/sewer lines.)
• Maintain grass areas landslide and on and off airfield including but not limited to mowing along taxiways and runways, maintaining landscaping shrubs, flowerbeds, and plantings around airport grounds and buildings.
• Load and unload vehicles
• Perform related work as required.
• Act as Ambassador for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
• Carry out work in the field, and interact with the public in courteous and respectful manner, presenting self and City in a positive manner.
• Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.

\ Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned, including operation of various types of equipment, including but not limited to special duties for other divisi ns of the department, and other City departments, on a seasonal or project basis.