Airport Engineer jobs in Louisville, KY

General Function:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance and the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for skilled repair and maintenance work gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, including heavy construction equipment, firefighting, and snow removal equipment, as well as any non-powered accessories.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in gasoline and dieselpowered vehicles and equipment.
• Performs general overhauling.
• Performs preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on passenger boarding bridges.
• Performs welding and fabrication work.
• Repairs and maintains pumps, lights, steering gears, starters, generators, universal joints, and hydraulic systems.
• Adjusts and repairs and/or replaces brakes.
• Maintains records of repairs made; orders parts; makes emergency repairs in the field.
• Maintains work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion.
• Performs snow removal as assigned.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• Performs other assignments and duties as directed.

Employment Qualifications:
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and maintain appropriate Authority driving privileges.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, rough terrain and have safe work and driving habits.
• Demonstrated experience operating skid steer loaders, front-end loaders, backhoes and dump trucks.
• Must have the ability to access and operate all equipment and vehicles.
• Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational and basic analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, while exercising sound judgement.
• Disciplined work ethic: Must occasionally work extended hours and is subject to emergency call-backs.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills. Will be required to use personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, and training.
• Ability to effectively communicate over a two-way radio, email, phone, and person-to-person.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
• May work in inclement weather and have ability to navigate all areas where work is performed and/or assigned.
• Must pass criminal history background check and maintain eligibility for a security access badge in accordance with the Airport Security Plan.

Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED and completion of technical program in vehicle or general mechanics.
• A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• ASE certification or obtain within two (2) years of date of hire.

The Airport Vehicle Mechanic will work as part of a team to maintain all Airport owned vehicles and heavy equipment to ensure the safety and comfort of Airport employees, tenants, visitors, and the traveling public. Duties may vary according to job assignment. This position is a standard 1st shift (7:00AM-3:30PM).

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
This position is primarily performed in a garage/shop setting but may be required to work outside in varying weather conditions. The position requires frequent movement from one work location to another over uneven or inconsistent surfaces. Which also involves exposure to noise, vibrations, chemical, and other contaminants, moving mechanical hazards, and extremes of temperature and weather conditions. Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses; sufficient auditory ability, with or without audio logical devices; able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels; capable of being on one’s feet for extended periods of time. Additional physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, lifting, pushing climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to distinguish colors as required to discern light-gun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower. This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as
necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbent of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Louisville Regional Airport Authority.