Posting number: 39186
Department: Houston Airport System
Division: HAS - IAH MAINTENANCE
Job classification: EQUIPMENT WORKER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Airports, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades
The purpose of the Houston Airports (HAS) General Maintenance Services Division is to effectively deliver self-performed, and contracted, maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports. Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: HAS – Airside Operations and Maintenance
Workdays & Hours: 10:00pm - 06:30am and *Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays). Subject to change.
PURPOSE OF THE DIVISION
The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance, Airside Operations and Maintenance business unit is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the Equipment Worker at the Houston Airport System is to operate heavy equipment and trucks to transport equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites. Perform a variety of manual task and activities, i.e., spraying, lawn care, moving furniture, roofing, painting, digging manholes, mowing, plumbing, pouring concrete or asphalt, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) clean up and removal, etc. Troubleshoots, maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Performs routine and non-technical inspections, preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and corrective maintenance, work on airport landside roadways, fields, ditches, and grounds. Expected to perform minor to moderate construction activities such as setting forms and batching concrete to construct and/or repair, sidewalks, driveway, street cuts, airfield pavements; Finishes of concrete slabs by spreading, bull floating, troweling, edging, and brooming; Cures concrete forms to complete the setting process. Observes and follows safety precautions at worksite. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD.
" Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The Equipment Worker duties will include but are not limited to:
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make fairly complex coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate.
****Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.****
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, his position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 13
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (TTY 7-1-1).
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=EDWLV_sJFoM
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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