Airport Technician Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter (ARFF)

$28.35-$30.54 /hour starting salary, depending on qualifications

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks requiring skilled and semi-skilled abilities involved in the operation, maintenance and improvement of airport roads, structures and related facilities under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and for performing Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), emergency medical response and all other duties required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) part 139 regulations.

Examples of Duties
Operate a variety of airport maintenance equipment including trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, forklifts, sweepers, spreaders, aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles, boilers and various other equipment. Repair runway/taxiway and associated systems, roads, bridges, culverts, docks and other airport facilities such as buildings, equipment and signs. Perform general and skilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and systems that may involve painting, sandblasting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. Perform snow/ice removal and control operations using snow/ice removal and control equipment and materials. Operate manual and power hand tools including saws, jack hammers, pumps, brush cutters, generators, compressors, welders and various other equipment. Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance and provide assistance to the equipment mechanics. Provide the primary response to emergencies at the airport involving disabled aircraft or other life threatening situations. Apply trained rescue and lifesaving emergency medical procedures for the health and benefit of the general public at the airport. Work with other unit members to analyze the extent of an emergency and determine an appropriate course of action. Operate specialized aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles including the use of specialized rescue procedures, materials and tools. Provide required primary aircraft rescue and firefighting coverage for scheduled air carrier operations at the airport. Respond to structural fires and rescue of endangered persons in the terminal or other airport facilities. Pursue and ensure satisfactory completion of any necessary initial and recurrent ARFF and emergency medical training as provided by the Borough. Issue and cancel Notices to Airmen regarding airfield surface conditions, obstructions or lighting problems. Perform surface friction measurements on all aircraft movement areas during freezing weather.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have. Perform related other duties as directed by the Operations Manager. Serve as Acting Operations Manager as assigned by the Airport Manager. Serve as temporary airport lead person, as assigned by the Airport Manager.

Benefits:
Participation in the Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); Health, vision and dental benefits provided by the Borough through Meritain Health effective the first of the month following your start date. The premium associated with health benefits are $25 per pay period, however, the Borough encourages participation in the Healthy Merits Wellness Program, which allows each covered employee to "buy back" the anticipated premium through wellness participation. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at a rate of 176 hours or 22 days per year for the first two years and thereafter at higher levels set out in the Borough Code (KGBC 3.30.030). Eleven paid holidays every year and two annual floating holidays.

Requirements: High school diploma, valid State of Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving record, current CPR (or BLS) card, ETT certification within 1 year of hire, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting per FAA FAR §139.319 within one year of hire, minimum 40 hours emergency medical training and certifiable as Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT), physical stamina and endurance, ability to operate heavy equipment and vehicles in all types of weather, ability to hear and specific vision abilities (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus), ability to use hands to finger/handle/operate objects/power tools/controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop/kneel/crouch, stand/sit/walk/bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, ability to drive vehicles, physically capable of performing emergency medical assistance with CPR and BLS, able to transport victims, capable of operating emergency equipment (saws, extrication equipment, cutting axes, SCBA), ability to rapidly negotiate steps/ladders on ARFF vehicles and lift/deploy 300+ feet of fire hose, ability to rapidly transport/erect/climb fire extension ladders in full turnout gear, ability to rapidly climb at least 5 flights of stairs while carrying 50-foot fire hose section, willingness to cooperate and perform duties as assigned, ability to follow oral/written directions, willingness to remain current on airport geography/facilities/systems/procedures

Salary: $28.35 - $30.54 Hourly