Airport Equipment Technician

1 day ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Des Moines Airport Authority Full time
Job Summary:

As an Airport Equipment Mechanic with the Des Moines Airport Authority, you will be responsible for performing major and minor mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on various kinds of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. This includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing automotive and heavy equipment such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, forklifts, front-end loaders, graders, sweepers, runway sweepers, runway snow blowers, snow plows, wheel loaders, bulldozers, lawn mowing equipment, compressors, and associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Overhaul, repair, or replace engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake, and driveline components
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer-related problems on vehicles and equipment
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, servicing, and inspections of vehicles and equipment
  • Use and maintain computerized fleet management program to track vehicle and equipment maintenance
  • Make service calls on equipment to perform emergency repairs
  • Conduct road tests on equipment
  • Maintain equipment in clean and orderly condition
  • Perform welding, brazing, cutting, or other automotive shop work
  • Operate a variety of snow and ice control equipment
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy automotive, construction, and airport snow removal equipment
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and relevant safety precautions
  • Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of gasoline and diesel engines
  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical troubles, determine and perform appropriate maintenance, repair, or replacement work
  • Ability to keep detailed maintenance records
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs
  • Knowledge and ability to use computers and fleet management software
  • Knowledge of traffic regulations as they apply to the safe operation of motorized construction and maintenance equipment
  • Ability to operate heavy-sized construction and maintenance equipment
  • Ability to perform heavy manual work
  • Ability to work in severe weather conditions
  • Ability to work without close supervision, make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees and supervisory staff
  • Ability to communicate using two-way radio
  • Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
  • Ability to reorganize daily work schedule depending on staffing and/or activity in area
  • Ability to be safety conscious at all times regarding physical activity (lifting and moving items)
  • Mental ability to address potential adverse or negative situations that may arise from time to time
  • Must be dependable, reliable, and have a previous history of good attendance and punctuality
  • Must be able to attend staff meetings and training meetings as required
  • Knowledge of and ability to operate ladders and lifts
Acceptable Experience, Training, and Other Qualifications:
  • Five years of experience in the repair of heavy truck, off-road construction, and maintenance equipment, including a substantial emphasis on diesel engines and vehicular hydraulic and electrical systems, or a vocational diploma as a diesel and heavy equipment technician, or a two (2) year associate degree in diesel equipment technology
  • Must be available and willing to work nights, holidays, and weekends during snow and other airport emergencies
License or Other Requirements:
  • Successful post-employment physical and drug test
  • Successful background investigation to obtain unescorted airport identification/access privileges
  • Possession of a valid state of Iowa Class B CDL vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 6-months of hire
  • Random drug and alcohol testing required

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