What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Technician position at City of Merced?
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Summary Description
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of specialized work in the maintenance and operations of the City's Municipal Commercial Service Airport; to maintain and ensure the safety of runways, taxiways, and ramps for air traffic; to maintain and repair airport buildings and grounds; to serve as a security monitor for airline service; to observe, measure, and report weather conditions; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS
This is a specialized classification for the positions which have responsibility for performing a variety of operations and maintenance work and functions at the City's Municipal Commercial Airport.
REPORTS TO
Airport Manager or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Knowledge Of
Principles of airport operations and maintenance.
Federal Aviation Administration and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting airport operations and services.
Operation, maintenance, and utilization of weather observation equipment.
Operation and maintenance of airport radio and communications systems and equipment.
A variety of building trades work.
Equipment used in airport operations and maintenance.
Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
Ability To
Perform a variety of technical and specialized Airport operations and maintenance work.
Take weather observations and report results.
Monitor airport security for commercial airline services.
Develop and administer contracts and leases.
Operate and use radio communications equipment in Airport operations.
Operate a variety of motorized equipment used in Airport operations and maintenance.
Gather, organize, and analyze data, preparing a variety of reports.
Effectively represent the City and the Airport in contacts with the public, other City staff, and other government agencies.
Operate office equipment including computers.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education/Training
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
One year of general maintenance, repair, and construction experience.
License Or Certificate
Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an office, airport facilities, and an outside environment in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; exposure to constant noise, gases, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment and electrical current and frequent contact with staff and the public.
Physical: Frequently stand and walk; walk on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; ability to climb a minimum of four stories of stairs inside the Airport Tower; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of a variety of hand and power tools; operate vehicles and equipment; use and operation of radio communications equipment and use of office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
Summary Description
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of specialized work in the maintenance and operations of the City's Municipal Commercial Service Airport; to maintain and ensure the safety of runways, taxiways, and ramps for air traffic; to maintain and repair airport buildings and grounds; to serve as a security monitor for airline service; to observe, measure, and report weather conditions; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS
This is a specialized classification for the positions which have responsibility for performing a variety of operations and maintenance work and functions at the City's Municipal Commercial Airport.
REPORTS TO
Airport Manager or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Perform daily airport safety inspections, ensuring the safety and proper condition of runways, taxiways, security lights, runway lights, airport beacon, radio equipment, and other items and areas critical to Airport operations.
- Serve as an airline security monitor for boarding and deplaning passengers.
- Provide special weather observations for pilots and the National Weather Service; report on any issues.
- Operate radio communications equipment, providing traffic direction for aircraft coming into and leaving the airport.
- Provide information and directions to the public and pilots regarding Airport policies, procedures, and use.
- Perform carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work in the maintenance and repair of airport buildings and facilities; repair ruts, erosion, and drainage ditches; perform regular preventative maintenance on airport hangers and maintain airport surface painted markings.
- Provide janitorial services for the terminal, restrooms, and offices.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing and weed control on airport property.
- Implement and maintain various facility and grounds maintenance plans including airport mowing, storm water pollution prevention, wildlife hazard management, and airport spill prevention control countermeasures; manage the Airport Drivers Training program.
- Assist with the development and submission of Airport operation and activity records; collect usage and service fees.
- Ensure proper user adherence to a variety of rules and regulations governing Airport operations and services; receive and respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests regarding airport services and operations and receive and resolve complaints.
- Represent the City and the Airport with citizens, community organizations, and other government agencies and other City staff.
- Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge Of
Principles of airport operations and maintenance.
Federal Aviation Administration and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting airport operations and services.
Operation, maintenance, and utilization of weather observation equipment.
Operation and maintenance of airport radio and communications systems and equipment.
A variety of building trades work.
Equipment used in airport operations and maintenance.
Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
Ability To
Perform a variety of technical and specialized Airport operations and maintenance work.
Take weather observations and report results.
Monitor airport security for commercial airline services.
Develop and administer contracts and leases.
Operate and use radio communications equipment in Airport operations.
Operate a variety of motorized equipment used in Airport operations and maintenance.
Gather, organize, and analyze data, preparing a variety of reports.
Effectively represent the City and the Airport in contacts with the public, other City staff, and other government agencies.
Operate office equipment including computers.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education/Training
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
One year of general maintenance, repair, and construction experience.
License Or Certificate
Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an office, airport facilities, and an outside environment in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; exposure to constant noise, gases, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment and electrical current and frequent contact with staff and the public.
Physical: Frequently stand and walk; walk on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; ability to climb a minimum of four stories of stairs inside the Airport Tower; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of a variety of hand and power tools; operate vehicles and equipment; use and operation of radio communications equipment and use of office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.