Motor Equip. Operator/Laborer-Airport

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / AIRPORT 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. SUPERVISION: 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions or duties

listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of

work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of

duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,

related, or a logical assignment to the position. 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. 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. EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCE: 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. SKILLS

AND QUALIFICATIONS: 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.