Airport Maintenance Crew Leader (40 Hour

Introduction

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is recruiting for a full-time Airport Maintenance Crew Leader located at the Waterbury/Oxford General Aviation Airport, located in Waterbury, CT.

• Work for a top airport: BDL has been nationally recognized for eight consecutive years by leading travel publications.
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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• First‑shift
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Hours to be determined upon hire (includes a half‑hour unpaid meal period)
• Overtime work required on nights, holidays and weekends
• Mandatory overtime from November 1st through April 30th
• NOTE:
  
  Snow removal can last for several days and nights.

• Applicant must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) duties, when those services are needed.
• This position requires using permitted techniques for wildlife management and will require a safety course relative to that requirement.
• Airport safety and security are a priority.
• In‑state travel is required.

• If you hold a CDL License, please be sure to include the class type, number, expiration date, and endorsements to the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application form (see School Tab).
• If you have a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) - Be sure to include your MEC expiration date in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application form (see School Tab).

Bradley International Airport (BDL) is New England's second-largest airport. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL is ready to welcome you with new non‑stops and expanded services. The award‑winning airport is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self‑funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy. For more information, visit

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), is a State of Connecticut quasi‑public agency that was established to develop, improve and operate Bradley International Airport and the state's five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton‑New London, Hartford‑Brainard, Waterbury‑Oxford, and Windham). The CAA’s Board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation‑related and other industries, as well as government. The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut's airports more attractive to new airlines, bring in new routes, and support Connecticut's overall economic development and growth strategy.

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In the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities.

• Plans crew workflow and determines priorities.
• Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work.
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Requisition s materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs.
• Participates in performing the duties of the crew.
• May make recommendations on policies or standards.
• May prepare reports and correspondence.
• May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs.
• May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State‑owned airports.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
• the approved methods of maintaining and improving runways, roads and related drainage structures;
• materials and equipment used in runways and road maintenance and construction;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to utilize…