Maintenance Technician - Airfield

Put your CDL and heavy equipment experience to work in a career that keeps Boise Airport moving. Join the Airfield Maintenance Technician team and enjoy a 4/10 schedule with three-day weekends.

You’ll operate a variety of heavy and specialized equipment to maintain runways, taxiways and airfield areas, including snow removal, painting, spraying and general maintenance. We’re looking for experienced equipment operators who are comfortable working with heavy machinery in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment or general maintenance experience.

• Valid CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification, wildlife training, airport operator training, chemical application training and confined space awareness training offered through the city within six months of employment.
• Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Operates heavy construction equipment to maintain airport infields, runways, and taxiways. Performs stormwater inspections, reporting and maintenance. Cleans and maintains areas to eliminate foreign object debris. Applies herbicides. Responds to any spills. Provides escort services in Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). Responds to incidents and performs safety inspections.

Paints runways, taxiways and other airport areas. Applies glass beads to meet FAA-required reflectivity. Performs general maintenance, inspection, and light repair of specialized equipment. Diagnoses and analyzes equipment problems or failures.

Conducts certification inspections and implements required corrective actions.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes and snowplows;
• relevant equipment and implements related to painting equipment and tools;
• herbicide and pesticide application;
• entry-level trade, construction, and groundskeeping skills.

• operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and efficiently, including during times of low visibility and heavy fog;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or…