Aviation Maintenance Worker II Job Listing at State of Vermont in Berlin, VT (Job ID 506889AA-35F1-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Worker for the E.F. Knapp Airport in Berlin, VT.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complete daily required inspection of the airfield and surrounding area to ensure the surfaces are safe for use, FAA safety items are compliant, wildlife hazards are managed, and there are no foreign items on the surfaces
• Weekly inspection of navigational aids involving hazard beacons, obstruction and runway lights
• Daily inspection and documentation of fuel farms used to supply fuel to aircraft
• Monthly facility safety checks/inspections
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials including documentation of receipt proper storage, proper handling, and current MSDS sheets are available to users
• Issue Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs)
• Monitor activity with tenants of the airport (hangar owners, businesses, etc.) 
• Winter months include plowing the various surfaces (runways, taxiways, taxi lanes, ramps, aprons, parking lots and access to specialized equipment) and cleaning out the snow around lighting
• Warmer weather maintenance includes mowing safety areas, removing trees and brush, and surrounding vegetation management to heights specified by FAA
• Monitor stormwater during events and the systems to manage it that are on the airfield

The Maintenance Worker will operate a variety of equipment, including loaders, mowers, sweepers, graders, rollers, tractors with attachments (brush hogs, mowers, weed whackers, chain saws, etc.)

Facilities at the airport have minor items needed on a regular basis. This includes not only keeping supplies in stock for the terminal building and any operational supplies, but also some minor maintenance work for things like painting, minor carpentry, maintenance on HVAC (filter changes, etc.), water system monitoring and filling of salt and/or bleach, septic tanks for pumping.

The position must respond to all emergencies on the airport including failed aircraft operations, crashes, fires, etc. During work hours, the employee is the first on the scene in most cases. During non-work hours, they will be called in to aid in the incident. Depending on the incident the employee could be operating fire equipment, providing first aid, shutting down engines and systems of aircraft, protecting the scene for law enforcement and working with the FAA offices on how to protect the scene until their investigators can arrive.  

As the only VTrans employee at the airport most of the time, the incumbent must provide general information and aid to users and the general public. Additionally, the position must monitor weather radar, read aviation weather forecasts, and weather observations to answer inquiries via radio or in person from pilots. At airports where there is a fixed base operator (FBO) the incumbent will provide training for their use of the airfield and the fuel farm.

This position, Aviation Maintenance Worker II (Job Requisition #49947), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rollin Tebbetts at rollin.tebbetts@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed both in a facility and primarily 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 materials commonly used in routine maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and 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. Stress may be involved in negotiating and obtaining compliance with contracts, tenants and users.

High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of transportation maintenance or construction experience INCULDING BOTH one season or more of operating a snow plow with or without wings AND six (6) months or more of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, and backhoes.
OR
One (1) year as an Airport Maintenance Worker I.

Experience in inventory or store control and lighting and electrical.

Complete Vermont State Aeronautics Training program within the first 6 months of employment.

An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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