Equipment Operator I - Airport

Description / Position Overview

Equipment Operator I - Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome three (3) Equipment Operator I's to their dynamic team! Equipment Operators will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Airfield Maintenance Division of the Airport (Colorado Springs Airport).

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Hourly: $19.98 - $23.99

Anticipated Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts. Opportunity for overtime and occasional night work depending on project deadlines and operational requirements. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out and seasonal duties such as 12-hour rotating shifts for snow removal procedures when necessary.

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair
• Perform airfield and landside painting
• Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems
• Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment
• Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations
• Perform general grounds maintenance

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

An ability to:

• Safely operate assigned vehicle, machinery, and equipment
• Learn pertinent FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airfield regulations
• Adhere to Airport and FAA safety standards

Successful candidates will have

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• One year of full-time, professional experience in related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position

To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse athttps://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Ideal candidates will also have

• Experience with airfield and/or street snow removal
• Experience with all types of concrete repair and replacement
• Experience with all types of asphalt repair and replacement
• Experience with control tower radio communications

Additional Information

This position requires on-call availability for snow removal operations.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors

Extreme Temperature

Continuously

Wetness and Humidity

Continuously

Respiratory Hazards

Continuously

Noise and Vibrations

Continuously

Physical Hazards

Continuously

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Continuously

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Frequently

The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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