Airport Field Technician Lead – Denver International Airport - CDL B

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $26.56-$45.82. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $/hour based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided). Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days. The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below. Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.

• Day Shift:  (6:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• Swing Shift:  (4:00 PM-2:30 AM)
• Graveyard Shift:  (8:00PM-6:00 AM)

7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned and equipment operated. Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occur, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays). Participate in mandatory snow removal duties. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am.

Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance. Mobile phone stipend.

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

The Denver International Airport’s Field Department is looking for an Airport Field Technician Lead. In this position, you will execute full performance journey level construction, maintenance, and repair work on a wide variety of linear assets and federally regulated airport surfaces with a focus on asphalt, concrete, and earthwork large, complex, or difficult projects. Employees work in the FAA-regulated Air Operations Area (AOA), requiring enhanced security clearance and airfield driving certification.

All maintenance must comply with federal regulations, including CFR Part 139 and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C.

• Performs lead work over paving operations in a wide variety of applications to include multi-lane roadways, taxiway shoulders, runway shoulders, and parking lots.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves problems related to pavement quality and the paving process.
• Performs lead work over advanced installation and analysis of concrete curb and gutter, full panel installations, spall rehabilitations, and foundation work.
• Quality control and diagnosing problems throughout the mixing process, placement of concrete, and uses advanced finishing techniques.
• Manages and tracks assigned work orders for maintenance and maintains documentation, records, and reports through computerized maintenance management system.
• Trains employees in the day-to-day procedures of the work unit and mastery of individual knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to work tasks.
• Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures; determines work…