What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Airfield Escort Services Technician position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking an On-Call Airfield Escort Services Technician to support ongoing construction and operational activities in Louisville, KY for the Louisville International Airport. This role is responsible for the safe and compliant escorting of contractors, vendors, and trucking personnel throughout controlled airfield environments. This on‑call position requires availability for weekend assignments, with work schedules driven by active construction and operational needs. The position ensures adherence to airport safety requirements, operational protocols, and regulatory standards while navigating active work zones, runways, and taxiways. The position ensures adherence to airport safety requirements, operational protocols, and regulatory standards while navigating active work zones, runways, and taxiways.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking an On-Call Airfield Escort Services Technician to support ongoing construction and operational activities in Louisville, KY for the Louisville International Airport. This role is responsible for the safe and compliant escorting of contractors, vendors, and trucking personnel throughout controlled airfield environments. This on‑call position requires availability for weekend assignments, with work schedules driven by active construction and operational needs. The position ensures adherence to airport safety requirements, operational protocols, and regulatory standards while navigating active work zones, runways, and taxiways. The position ensures adherence to airport safety requirements, operational protocols, and regulatory standards while navigating active work zones, runways, and taxiways.
Your Impact
- Escort authorized contractors, construction crews, and trucking operators to designated airfield and restricted-access areas.
- Communicate work locations, key site features, and required access procedures.
- Provide clear direction on assigned travel routes, required checkpoints, and safe maneuvering around active airfield operations.
- Identify and communicate known or potential hazards, including:
- Active runways/taxiways
- Aircraft movements
- Construction activity
- Variable airfield conditions
- Maintain continuous visual contact and ensure escorted vehicles follow the approved route without deviation.
- Monitor airfield radio communications (if applicable) and follow direction from Airfield Operations or FAA Air Traffic Control.
- Report unsafe behaviors, security concerns, or airfield hazards encountered during escort operations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of airport layout, construction phases, closures, and operational impacts.
- Complete all required logs, reports, and daily activity documentation.
- Adhere to all airport safety policies, security protocols, and applicable federal regulations, including Part 139 requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training in transportation, aviation, or security preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security credentials (SIDA badge, AOA access).
- Prior experience in airfield operations, transportation, construction escorting, or security is preferred but not required.
- Strong verbal communication and coordination skills.
- Excellent situational awareness and hazard‑recognition abilities.
- Ability to remain attentive in a dynamic, safety‑sensitive environment.
- Strong directional awareness and comfort navigating large, complex facilities.
- Ability to enforce safety rules professionally and consistently.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Able to work shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on construction schedules.
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.