The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a part-time Aviation Maintenance Worker I in Newport, VT. The Aviation Maintenance Worker is a mission critical position with responsibilities that include keeping the airport safely operating in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State of Vermont regulations. Aviation Maintenance Workers are required to undergo extensive training in airport operations to work on an airfield. This position works in close coordination with another full time Airport Maintenance Worker II that is assigned to the airport.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
A candidate for this position may be required to work extensive overtime in some situations to meet the needs described above, including weekends and holidays.
This position, Aviation Maintenance Worker I - Temporary (Job Requisition #54721), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact David Boomer at david.boomer@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Work is performed both in a facility as well as in the field. Duties require exposure to extreme outdoor weather. An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule and must be reachable by phone. An employee must be able to use tools and lift equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, responding to accidents, emergencies and natural disasters are present. May be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required. Travel throughout the state to various airports may be required.
High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of transportation maintenance or construction experience INCULDING BOTH one (1) season or more of operating a snowplow with or without wings AND six (6) months or more of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, and backhoes.
Experience in inventory or store control and lighting and electrical.
An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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