Lead Maintenance Worker

Airfield Maintenance SupervisorLeads and participates in inspection, maintenance, construction, and repairs at the municipal airfield. Assists with scheduling assigned work on and around the airfield; instructs, trains, and oversees the work of a crew in the maintenance of airport facilities and grounds; assists in monitoring runway conditions during inclement weather to determine actions needed in order to keep the airport operational; works alongside the crew and assists, monitors, inspects, and approves crew work output; provides informal assessment of crew performance to the supervisor; reviews work of crew for conformance to Federal Aviation Administration standards. Facilities include all runways, taxiways, ramps, airfield lighting, security gates and fences, roadways, safety areas, and associated navigation aids; provides guidance and oversight to contractors and monitors their QA/QC efforts; assists with purchases utilizing the purchasing card, and monitors the appropriate department accounts to remain within budget; assists with processing accounts payable for Direct Payment Requests, purchasing card, purchasing orders, and purchase requisitions; assists in the preparation of work injury forms for on-the-job accidents; prepares and submits department payroll in the absence of the supervisor; performs related duties as required.Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with one to two years of experience in airfield maintenance plus supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:Physical Exam RequiredValid Texas Driver License requiredCommercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred, but not requiredKnowledge of: materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance of the airport facilities.Ability to: operate trucks, maintainers, backhoes, front-end loaders, and similar equipment; perform routine plumbing, vehicle service and maintenance, welding, and carpentry; perform concrete and asphalt work; perform maintenance of airfield lighting system with proper training and in accordance with safety procedures; read instructions and write in order to complete reports; communicate effectively with others.Physical Requirements: frequently lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds; continuously stand and walk during and shift; occasionally bend and kneel during a shift; occasionally push and pull objects; flex upper trunk forward at the waist, and flex partially at the knees; move in a crawling motion in order to work under vehicles; rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing; coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate various types of vehicles and machinery.