Airfield Maintenance Equipment Mechanic Technician IV

If you are the type of person who likes it when every day is a little different, then read on because the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking a qualified candidate with demonstrated expertise in the maintenance and repair of both diesel- and gas-powered heavy equipment to join our hard-working Reno Airport Airfield Maintenance team as an Airfield Equipment Mechanic Technician IV
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The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!

There is one (1) position open; however, the list established may also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Both internal and external applicants will be considered. Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays. To be considered for this position, applicants must indicate they are available for day, swing and night shifts (all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under availability on the RTAA online application.

Shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System. Final date to receive applications is 11:59pm Sunday, November 18th, 2026.

At the RTAA, the Airfield Maintenance Division is a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance Department. Airfield Equipment Mechanic Technician IV’s are primarily responsible for performing a variety, journey-level diagnosis, repairs, and service to gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, heavy and light airfield maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment. The Airfield Equipment Mechanic Technician IV classification exists to maintain, diagnose and repair RTAA vehicles and Airfield maintenance equipment requiring a high degree of technical ability.

Work is normally supervised and inspected by an Airfield Supervisor while in progress and upon completion.

The nature of the work requires strong electrical and hydraulic knowledge, plus experience reading and understanding schematics; and offers a wide variety of equipment, a unique environment, and the chance to learn and develop new skills with an organization that will help support you in the pursuit of your career aspirations.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical breakage, electrical system components, hydraulic systems on RTAA automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Perform minor and major overhauls of equipment, engines and other major drive train components.
• Diagnose and repair chassis, steering assemblies, transmissions, rear end assemblies and other complex mechanical components on heavy equipment and light equipment.
• Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Perform tune-ups on engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems.
• Repair and replace components such as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous waste.
• Maintain a variety of airfield maintenance records by entering data into a computerized system.
• Assist with aircraft and other airport emergencies and breakdowns by using heavy equipment to remove aircraft from runways.
• Participate in snow removal by keeping the runways clear through the use of snowplows, sweepers, blowers and hand shovels.
• May act as an…