Airport Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Summary:

Repairs and maintains concrete and asphalt surfaces that includes runways, aircraft parking ramps and roadways. Operates and maintains heavy construction equipment such as bucket loaders, track dozers, backhoes, excavators, tandem dump trucks and other specialized equipment. Operates tractor-trailer combinations, transporting equipment and materials. Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and FFA Part 139 and DHS guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, constructs, and repairs airfields pavements, roadways, streets, curbs and parking ramps using heavy mechanized equipment and paving and surfacing procedures to maintain safe, acceptable surfaces for aircraft and vehicle operations.

• Evaluates soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete mixtures before using in repairs and maintenance. Makes repairs to runways, taxiways and safe areas to meet FAA guidelines.

• Utilizes various tractor combinations, specialized mowers and other heavy equipment to manage and maintain vegetation around the airport on flat surfaces and slopes. Some slopes may angel up to 30 degrees.

• Determines the type of equipment requirement for maintenance and repairs operations.

• Operates snow and ice removal equipment to maintain normal flight operations.

• Applies chemicals and other ice control products to speed thawing and reduce the use of mechanical equipment.

• Inspects, lubricates and performs operator maintenance on construction and snow removal equipment. Adjusts and changes attachments on equipment. Reports any discrepancies to supervisor and fleet maintenance for repairs.

• Investigates scheduled work areas for safety and equipment requirements. Applies engineered performance standards to plan and sequence work.