Airport Operations Technician

Airport Operations Technician, Full-Time

SHERIDAN COUNTY AIRPORT

Airport Operations Technician, Full-Time

$46,723.09 to $50,315.65 Annually D.O.E., Grade 15

Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, eye care coverage, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.

This position performs construction, maintenance, and repair work in the upkeep and safe operation of Sheridan County Airport facilities and grounds.

• Serves as a member of a crew in performing routine construction, maintenance, and repair to ensure that the airport facilities and grounds are safe and in proper condition.
• Receive training as an ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting) firefighter per FAR Part 139.
• Performs snow removal operations; responds to emergency situations that might arise.
• Assists in scheduled and preventive maintenance on all airport owned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs maintenance on all Sheridan County Airport owned buildings including the airport shop, hangars, terminal building, etc.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on airport owned NAVAIDS, lighting systems, runways, taxiways, and ramps including patching holes, hauling gravel, mowing lawns, repairing fences, and sweeping of asphalt surfaces.
• Operates a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, runway sweepers, snow blowers, tractors, mowers, and medium duty trucks used for snow removal operations.
• Performs manual labor tasks including routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Performs general cleanup work around the airport shop, equipment, and grounds.
• Uses various hand and power tools.
• Performs custodial duties for various Airport owned buildings.
• Assists other employees in the performance of their duties as required.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Knowledge of job-related safety standards.
• Knowledge of general airport maintenance procedures, tools, and standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair on buildings and grounds including asphalt pavement and airport electrical systems.
• Skill in the completion of general carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Skill in the operation of job-related heavy equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment to be operated. (Employer Assistance)
• Possession of or ability to obtain ARFF Certification per FAR Part 139.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification in the State of Wyoming.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certification by the National Weather Service as a Weather Observer.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certification as a Wyoming Class A Storage Tank Operator.
• Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator License.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside within a ten-mile radius of the airport.
• Overtime is necessary to complete objectives of the airport and is required.

Position is open until filled.

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer