Utility Specialist -Airfield; 2nd Shift

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Full Time Manual Labor South Bend, IN, US

Airport Maintenance Department – Airfield and Outlying Properties

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Airfield Facilities Superintendent

Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (shift hours may vary during winter operations)

Rate of Pay : $21.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour shift differential (2026)

Position Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Maintenance Manager of Airfield and Outlying Properties, this position performs manual work largely involving the use of heavy machinery such as tractors, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, sweepers, dump trucks, etc. Additional work supports the overall grounds maintenance and repair to include, but not limited to, landscaping, herbicide/insecticide application, fence repair, painting, crack sealing, snow removal and assisting other positions as needed.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Operation of landscaping equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, edgers, string trimmers and fertilizer spreaders.
• Mowing grass, pulling weeds, picking up trash and debris, sweeping sand and gravel, dig trenches, and clearing drainage ditches.
• Utilizing heavy equipment to perform special operations such as excavation, non-precision grading, concrete removal, etc.
• Vacuuming, blowing or sweeping surfaces of contaminants such as grass, sand, dirt, dust, or loose aggregate.
• Performing preventative maintenance of equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
• Assisting technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
• Performing maintenance inspections of fencing and signage and repairing/replacing as needed.
• Driving vehicles of Airport ramps, taxiways, runways and safety areas. Must coordinate radio directions and light gun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower.
• Performance of snow removal operations to include salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing and the application of de-ice and anti-icing products.
• Assisting technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Assisting with fuel spill clean ups as necessary to protect the environment.
• Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
• Participation in Airport sponsored special events.
• Under stressful circumstance, assisting Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents and inclement or hazardous weather preparation, event and recovery.
• Overtime as required.
• Support the Airport Authority's mission, vision, and values statements in all aspects of work. All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications / Functional Requirements

• Three (3) years experience in farm/construction equipment operation.
• Must obtain Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement within 18 months of starting position.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a valid United States, state issued, driver's license
• Must complete and pass a comprehensive background and Criminal History Records check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and…