State Airport Operations Worker I - Temporary Job Listing at State of Vermont in Springfield, VT (Job ID C1C2DF49-AA38-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a part-time, temporary Aviation Maintenance Worker I that will be based at the Hartness State Airport in Springfield, VT and traveling to other state-owned airports when necessary. The Aviation Maintenance Worker is a mission critical position with the responsibilities that include keeping the airport safely operating in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State of Vermont regulations. Aviation Maintenance Workers are required to undergo training in airport operations to work on an airfield. This position works in close coordination with a full-time Airport Maintenance Worker II that is assigned to the airport. 

 

Jobs duties include, but are not limited to: 

 

• General groundskeeping, mowing, and tree removal during the warmer months utilizing several types of lawn equipment. 
• Conducting extensive snow removal operations during the winter months, utilizing several types of snow removal equipment and heavy machinery. 
• Facilities maintenance and upkeep.
• Basic pavement maintenance, including crack sealing and line painting. 
• Completing daily airfield inspection requirements to ensure the airport surfaces are safe for use and FAA safety items are compliant.
• Issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for airport conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with hazardous materials, including documentation of receipt, proper storage, proper handling, and current MSDS sheets are available.
• Regular interactions with pilots, airport users, contractors, and VTrans staff. 
• Responding to emergency situations on the airport. 

 

A candidate for this position may be required to work extensive overtime to meet the needs described above, including weekends and holidays. The candidate should expect to support maintenance operations at other state-owned airports. 

 

For more information, reach out to Nicoletta Salvatore at nicoletta.salvatore@vermont.gov.

Who May Apply

This position, State Airport Operations Worker I - Temporary (Job Requisition #56013), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nicoletta Salvatore at nicoletta.salvatore@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered

Environmental Factors

Work is performed both in a facility as well as in the field. Duties require exposure to extreme outdoor weather. An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule and must be reachable by phone. An employee must be able to use tools and lift equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, responding to accidents, emergencies and natural disasters are present. May be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required. Travel throughout the state to various airports may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of transportation maintenance or construction experience INCULDING BOTH one season or more of operating a snowplow with or without wings AND six months or more of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, and backhoes.

Special Requirements

An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
Must complete Vermont State Aeronautics Training program within the first 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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