Equipment Operator III H - Airport

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• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• This work involves tasks ranging from semi-skilled to skilled in the
  
  

maintenance, repair, and construction of grounds and facilities

typically requiring the operation of heavy and/or specialized airport

equipment on Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and Col. James Jabara

Airport, including those used for airfield snow and ice control. Work

also includes inspection, service, preventive maintenance, and repairs

of equipment, commercial irrigation systems, and complex airfield

signing and pavement marking systems. Work is often performed

independently but under the general direction of a supervisor. A

supervisor gives direction in tasks, task priority, and special

instructions when changes are necessary in established procedures.

• \*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\***

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**Examples of Work Performed**

• Often responsible to determine means and methods of assigned work
  
  

tasks and leading the work of other less senior and experienced

staff in assigned tasks.

• Operates tractors, trucks, (up to 72,000 GVW dual and tandem dual
  
  

axle), with or without trailers, and other specialized construction

and maintenance equipment of varying size and complexity. Examples

Of Equipment Include, But Are Not Limited To

• wheel loaders four wheel articulated
• backhoes
• trenchers
• motor graders
• street sweepers
• dump-trucks
• pavement marking vehicles
• crane hi-reach vehicles
• Operates specialized and complex airport snow and ice removal
  
  

equipment in the Air Operations Areas (AOA) and Movement Areas

(areas requiring FAA air traffic control clearance). Examples of

Equipment Include, But Are Not Limited To

• displacement plow trucks
• multi-purpose vehicles rotary broom/rotary plow/rotary blower
• liquid and dry de-icing chemical applicators
• Performs mowing operations in the AOA and Movement Areas (areas
  
  

requiring FAA air traffic control clearance).

• Performs complex pavement marking and marking maintenance on the AOA
  
  

and Movement Areas (areas requiring FAA air traffic control

clearance).

• Operates specialized pavement maintenance and pavement replacement
  
  

equipment.

• Performs maintenance and upkeep of pavements, markings, signage,
  
  

fencing, and overall property maintenance.

• Performs planting, pruning, and tree removal, including operation of
  
  

chippers, stump grinders and related equipment.

• Performs maintenance and upkeep of all storm drainage systems,
  
  

including the Cow Skin creek on airport property.

• Performs inspections, maintenance and repair on commercial
  
  

irrigation systems, pumps, backflow prevention devices, controls,

timers, and related plumbing.

• Applies herbicide and pesticide chemicals.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, equipment and tool inspections, and
  
  

service work on equipment operated.

• The examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

**Requirements of Work**

Ability to determine and apply means and methods of assigned work tasks,

and periodically lead the work of others in assigned tasks.

Considerable knowledge and ability to exercise skills operating heavy

and complex equipment systems specific to the airport environment.

Thorough knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in construction

and maintenance activities specific to the airport environment.

Thorough knowledge of methods used in mixing and pouring concrete,

asphalt repairs; and knowledge of paints, thinners, and related

supplies.

Knowl dge of irrigation and related systems.

Knowledge of chemicals and chemical application equipment.

Knowledge of tree trimming, treatment, and removal methods and

techniques, including safe use of cutting and grinding equipment.

Must maneuver onto and off of riding machines; as well as maintain

balance and tolerate riding over rough terrain for long periods of time.

Must work outdoors during inclement weather conditions.

Must walk on various surface types up to one mile several times daily.

Must continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb

(ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach,

stand, and walk, about for most of an eight hour shift.

Must tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated

with aircraft engines and machine exhaust, fumes, open grounds, and

construction.

Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, or up to 150 pounds with the

assistance of another person.

Ability to use heavy hand-tools such as jackhammer and chainsaw safely

and effectively.

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