Airfield Runway Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Hi-Lite is a Best-in-Class organization.  We are the leader in airfield rubber and paint removal, surface preparation, crack seal, and pavement maintenance.

Starting wage:  $21.93

Working with the Best:

Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC is a first class organization for someone interested in a career in airport markings and maintenance. Our personnel include people who have started work as laborers and risen to management status, as well as those who have had previous experience with similar firms in our industry.  We offer a full range of benefits such as medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, 401 K match, paid training and other benefits. We are a people powered organization, our people come first and our culture matters.

What We Offer:

• Hi-Lite offers generous compensation, including:
  • $21.93/hour to start while working on airfield.
    
  • Great benefits include health insurance options, 401K with match, paid time off, and a Christmas bonus.
  • Hi-Lite pays for your airfare to/from job sites, hotel costs, and provides per diem for food
  • Starting Pay Depending on Experience for proven operators
    

What Hi-Lite Expects From You:

• Ability to travel 4 - 6 weeks at a time
• Good attendance
• Willingness to learn 

Hours of Work:
Day, night, and weekend hours will be required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• 10-year criminal background search
• Meet badging requirements at all airports and military bases
• Pre-employment drug screen 
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving history
• Social Security Card

You DO NOT need to reside in the area where this ad is posted

What You Will Do:

• Drive and operate equipment including a forklift, grinder, bobcat, hand striping equipment, blowers, and pickup trucks.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/airport construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for striping and maintenance.
• Moving stencils, and duct-taping to prepare for painting.
• Maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or Safety Manager.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. May be required to travel independently and have the ability to read and understand road maps.
• Must be knowledgeable and comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.
• Working around high-pressure water systems and basic pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
  

Types of Equipment We Use:

Removal Division - Water Blaster & Grinder Truck Operators on the following:

• Blasters Inc Equipment
• Hog Technologies Equipment
• Cyclone Technologies Equipment
• MRL Equipment Company, Inc

Markings Division - Airmark Applicators, Paint Truck Operators, & Hand Equipment Operators on the following:

• MRL Equipment Company Inc Paint Trucks
• Graco Hand Equipment
• PPG Infrared Heaters
• K&M International Infrared Heaters

Pavement Maintenance Division - Crack Seal Operators, Distributer Truck Operators and Tanker Drivers on the following:

• Crafco Inc, Crack Seal Melter
• Mastic Melter
• Crack Router
• Ditch Runner Mfg Seal Coat Sprayer
• Etnyre Centennial 2000 Blacktopper Distributer

Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is an overview of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Hi-Lite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.