Airfield Equipment Operator

Airfield Equipment Operator

Salary

$21.41 - $25.42 Hourly

Location

Airport Terminal, Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07762

Department

Airport

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Put your CDL and heavy equipment experience to work in a career that keeps Boise Airport moving. Join the Airfield Maintenance Technician team and enjoy a 4/10 schedule with three-day weekends.

You'll operate a variety of heavy and specialized equipment to maintain runways, taxiways and airfield areas, including snow removal, painting, spraying and general maintenance. We're looking for experienced equipment operators who are comfortable working with heavy machinery in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience working with heavy equipment or general maintenance experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification, wildlife training, airport operator training, chemical application training and confined space awareness training offered through the city within six months of employment.
• Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Maintenance Technician - Airfield, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.

Operates, performs, diagnoses and analyzes various heavy equipment, specialized equipment and machinery to maintain airport infields, runways and taxiways.

Performs stormwater inspections, reporting and maintenance. Backfills trenches, cleans out canals and ponds, levels and prepares the ground for seeding, removes brush and weeds and mows all infields and outside airport properties. Sweeps runways, taxiways and ramps, movement and non-movement areas to remove foreign object debris (FOD).

Hauls and applies topsoil, rock, gravel, sand, herbicides and pesticides to different locations for airport projects. Operates utility work machines with buckets, line grinders, a power broom and fork attachments during various construction jobs and cleanup. Drives water trucks to maintain compaction and control dust on roads and parking lots during construction times. Loads and unloads different types of vehicles using forklifts. Excavates trenches for the installation of pipes, conduits and cables. Utilizes vacuum trucks to remove FOD to comply with stormwater regulations and minimize debris and sediment runoff. Responds to any spills or incidents and performs safety inspections on the airfield. Provides escort services in SIDA areas.

Cleans and prepares surfaces before painting. Paints runways, taxiways, commercial ramps and gates, general aviation ramps, roadways and pavement signs. Mixes paint to match colors for proper FAA specifications. Applies glass beads to all colored paint surfaces to meet the required reflectivity.

Utilizes animal control tools according to specific regulations to ensure runways and taxiways are clear of wildlife. Applies methods of wildlife control.

Conducts Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification inspections and implements required corrective actions.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• working and understanding airfields, taxiways, runways and movement and non-movement areas;
• proper etiquette with both ground and tower radios;
• safe operations and understanding of minor airfield maintenance equipment:##dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, snowplows and relevant equipment and implements related to painting equipment and tools, stencils for Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS) and runway and taxiway markings, compass, rose lines;
• lighting, circuitry, signs and electrical system maintenance;
• relevant FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
• metal fabrication and welding and a wide array of hand tools;
• animal control methods;
• herbicide and pesticide application;
• entry-level trade, construction, and grounds keeping skills.

Ability to:

• operate vehicles safely and efficiently during times of low visibility and heavy fog;
• utilize communication equipment to coordinate with other vehicles and control towers;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 6 years of experience working with heavy equipment in an airport setting,
• performing maintenance and repairs on all areas of the facility.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is always moderate, frequently loud and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Work is performed in and around ice, snow, traffic, uneven surfaces, walkways, wind, wildlife, insects, wet surfaces and slippery surfaces. Additional environmental conditions include: arc flash, welding spatter, welding smoke, molten metal, high pressure fluids.

This position works: Extended shifts (greater than 12 hrs.), and requires incumbents to respond to work within one hour for snow removal or in emergency response situations.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

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01

Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• No, I dont have a valid CDL.
• Yes, I have a valid Class A CDL without tanker endorsement.
• Yes, I have a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• I have a valid Class B CDL without tanker endorsement.
• I have a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.

03

Please describe your experience operating any of the following heavy equipment (check all that apply):

• Paint Trucks
• Paint Carts
• Ten-Wheeler
• Excavator
• Skid-Steer
• Grader
• Roller
• Dozer
• Grade Lazer

04

Briefly describe the heavy equipment you have operated and the type of work you performed with it.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org