Lead Airfield Maintenance Worker

City of Lubbock · United States

Leads and and participates in inspection, maintenance, construction and repairs at the municipal airfield. Essential Functions

• Assist with scheduling assigned work on and around the airfield;
• Instruct, train and oversee the work of a crew in the maintenance of airport facilities and grounds;
• Assist in monitoring runway conditions during inclement weather to determine actions needed in order to keep the airport operational;
• Works alongside the crew and assists, monitors, inspects and approves crew work output;
• Provide informal assessment of crew performance to the supervisor;
• Review work of crew for conformance to Federal Aviation Administration standards. Facilities include all runways, taxiways, ramps, airfield lighting, security gates and fences, roadways, safety areas, and associated navigation aids;
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors and monitor their QA/QC efforts;
• Assist with purchases utilizing the purchasing card, and monitor the appropriate department accounts to remain within budget;
• Assist with processing accounts payable for Direct Payment Requests, purchasing card, purchasing orders, and purchase requisitions;
• Assist in the preparation of work injury forms for on-the-job accidents;
• Prepare and submit department payroll in the absence of the supervisor;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with one to two years of experience in airfield maintenance plus supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Physical Exam Required
• Valid Texas Driver License required
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred, but not required

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance of the airport facilities.

• Operate trucks, maintainers, backhoes, front-end loaders, and similar equipment;
• Perform routine plumbing, vehicle service and maintenance, welding, and carpentry;
• Perform concrete and asphalt work;
• Perform maintenance of airfield lighting system with proper training and in accordance with safety procedures;
• Read instructions and write in order to complete reports;
• Communicate effectively with others.

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Continuously stand and walk during and shift
• Occasionally bend and kneel during a shift
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Flex upper trunk forward at the waist, and flex partially at the knees
• Move in a crawling motion in order to work under vehicles
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate various types of vehicles and machinery