Airfield Runway Specialist

About the Job

Starting wage:  $20.47

Do you like to travel?
Do you want to learn several new trades?
Do benefits and bonuses interest you?
If you answered yes to those questions, Hi-Lite might be the home for you.

Who we are:
Hi-Lite is a Best-in-Class organization.  We are the leader in airfield rubber and paint removal, surface preparation, crack seal, and pavement maintenance.

Working with the Best

Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC is a first class organization for someone interested in a career in airport markings and maintenance. Our personnel include people who have started work as laborers and risen to management status, as well as those who have had previous experience with similar firms in our industry.  We offer a full range of benefits such as medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, 401 K match, paid training and other benefits. We are a people powered organization, our people come first and our culture matters.

What we offer:

• Hi-Lite offers generous compensation, including:
  
  • $20.47/hour to start while working on airfield.
  • Wage increases for each trade you master.
  • Great benefits include health insurance options, 401K match, paid time off, and a Christmas bonus.
  • Hi-Lite pays for your airfare to/from job sites, hotel costs, and provides per diem for food.

What Hi-Lite needs from you:

• Ability to travel 4 -5 weeks at a time.
• Good attendance

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• 10-year criminal background search
  
• Meet badging requirements at all airports and military bases
• Pre-employment drug screen 
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history
• Social Security Card

You DO NOT need to reside in the area where this ad is posted.

What will you do:

• Drive and operate equipment including a forklift, grinder, bobcat, hand striping equipment, blowers, and pickup trucks.
  
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/airport construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for striping and maintenance.
• Moving stencils, and duct-taping to prepare for painting.
• Maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or Safety Manager.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. May be required to travel independently and have the ability to read and understand road maps.
• Must be knowledgeable and comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
• Working around high-pressure water systems and basic pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

Hours of Work
Day, night, and weekend hours will be required

AAP/EEO Statement:
Hi-Lite is an EEO Company. It is the policy of Hi-Lite to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Hi-Lite complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Hi-Lite’s EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.