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Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque, NM, United States


Airfield Maintenance Worker ($500 Hiring Incentive)

Location: Albuquerque, NM
Salary: $38,521.60 - $40,664.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary
Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

Perform minor maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform mechanical repairs; assist technical staff and electricians with the repair of complex airport mechanical systems as required.

Operate trucks, rollers, tractors, buses, backhoes, dump trucks and other airport equipment and vehicles; inspect equipment and vehicles for repair and maintenance needs; report findings to the mechanics shop.

Operate mechanical scrubbers to clean‑up oil and fuel spills.

Maintain runways and related areas; excavate or move materials, dig trenches, clean ditches and maintain a variety of pavement maintenance equipment including crack saws, pavement routers, crack sealing machine and melters in a safe and effective manner; scoop, shovel, load, dig, blade and roll asphalt.

Maintain airport runways and taxiways; control rain‑caused erosion around runways and taxiways to ensure runway stability.

Perform construction tasks; construct forms and pour concrete; construct airport fences; build signs.

Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair mowing equipment.

Perform snow removal using snow plows, snow brooms, snow blowers and sand spreaders.

Drive street sweepers on runways, taxiways and in front of terminals to remove sand, dirt and trash.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with the communications tower.

Supplemental Functions

Perform building custodial, maintenance and repair functions as required.

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Respond to airfield emergencies as requested.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience and Additional Requirements
High school diploma or GED. Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: construction, paving, or facilities/grounds maintenance.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental : Airfield environment; work around construction equipment and aircraft; exposure to noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical : Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Benefits
The City of Albuquerque offers a competitive benefits package including health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, pre‑tax savings plans, and participation in the state’s public retirement system (PERA) with up to 75% contribution. Paid holidays, parental leave, birthdays off, and vacation and sick leave are available starting Day 1.

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