Motor Equipment Operator​/Laborer; Airport

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – AIRPORT WMEA GRADE 11 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is semi-skilled work in operating medium duty motor equipment. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of trucks, and other motor equipment from light to moderate tonnage and for performing assigned manual and semi-skilled tasks in connection with these duties. Work can include routine manual laboring tasks requiring considerable strength and endurance.

Work is performed under supervision of the Airport Manage and Facilities Coordinator with well-established procedures in accordance with all Massachusetts and Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

• Operates dump trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, platform trucks, rack body trucks, utility trucks, wheeled tractors and any and all equipment below this class or of less difficulty.
• Loads and unloads trucks and other vehicles by hand or with material handling equipment.
• In addition to the above, must perform all laboring duties of the host department in its daily activities.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil or coolants, makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• During winter months, if plows or spreaders are added to 5-ton dump trucks (or larger class), employees may be paid at heavy motor equipment grade.
• No equipment shall be included in this class where the operation requires other than a CDL Class B licenses.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of the grounds, facilities, and equipment under the jurisdiction of the Westfield Barnes Regional Airport in accordance with safety standards and airport regulations.
• Operates snow plows and wing plows, snow blowers, loaders with plows, pick-up trucks with plows, dump trucks with plows, sweeper, and other motorized vehicles with a combination of attachments necessary for snow removal required for the clearance of snow from all runways, taxiways, aprons/ramps, parking lots, roads and general service ways of the airport etc. Continuously monitors runways for traction / resistance.
• Operates a wide range of small to medium equipment necessary to perform maintenance repairs on asphalt and concrete areas of the Westfield Barnes Regional Airport runways, taxiways, aprons/ramps areas, parking lots, and general service ways of the airport.
• Operates ground keeping equipment to maintain the airfield and the airport perimeter surrounding the airport, and other general airport property to an acceptable level in accordance with federal, state, and local laws governing the airport.
• Performs and makes maintenance repairs on airport vehicles, buildings, and airport hangars.
• Service vehicles with fuel, coolants, and other fluids as needed.
• Continuously observe apron, runway and taxiway lighting systems, document any discrepancies, and initiate prompt corrective actions where service failure is noted.
• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, such as, pruning hedges, planting flowers and trees, cutting grass (1,200 acres), removing vegetation and debris from drainage ditches, and sweeping all paved areas.
• Performs topsoil repairs to plow cut vehicle rutting damage airside and ground side. Grades gravel parking areas and road ways. Sets up and removes snow fences, repairs fences and gates, repaints and/or replaces parking and airfield signs and patches and repairs pavement.
• Hand shovels and applies anti-icing chemicals to terminal walkways, pedestrian gates, T-hangar walkway and doors, maintenance garage walkways, runways, taxiways, and roadways.
• Sweeps runways, taxiways, and apron pavement to remove snow, dirt, and slush. Hand shovels snow-buried runway lights.
• Monitors the airfield for the potential of foreign object damage and presence of unauthorized personnel in restricted areas on the airport.
• Carries out general grounds repair, mending fences, grading airfields and roadways and so forth.

No less than one year prior work experience or technical training to perform assigned duties. Must possess valid CDL license, class B with endorsements required by equipment in this class.

• Considerable knowledge of hazardous and safety precautions in operating equipment in this class.
• Ability to make minor repair and adjustments to equipment operated.
• Ability to operate two-way radio communications equipment.
• Working knowledge of the Geography of the City.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, frequently of a technical nature.
• Ability to operate two-way and aviation radio communications equipment and continuously monitors correct frequency to maintain continuous contact with air traffic control and/or aviation traffic.
• Some experience and/or working knowledge in carpentry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work required.
• The applicant must be able to walk up steep inclines and declines carrying equipment weighing 40lbs or less to perform some job functions.