Equipment Operator - Airfield Maintenance

Equipment Operator - Airfield Maintenance

Salary

$19.90 Hourly

Location

10223 JOHN SAUNDERS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01143

Department

Aviation

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work operating light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of streets and public properties. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Locations

San Antonio International Airport - 10223 John Saunders, San Antonio, TX 78216

Work Hours

6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday or Monday - Thursday; Schedule subject to change based on operational needs of the Airport

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a 10 cy or less dump trucks to and from work locations, construction sites, etc.
• Operates various types of road construction equipment such as skid loader, flat wheel roller, pneumatic roller sweepers, and oil distributors.
• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities such as; pot-hole repair, base and pavement repair, and street maintenance.
• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities.
• May prepare a daily log of activities.
• Cleans and removes debris from streets, drainage, ditches, and other areas, frequently lifting materials weighting up to 50 pounds.
• Removes brush and trash from drainage inlets.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
• May assist in the placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program.
• Must obtain a Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Drivers License plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check conducted by Aviation upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have pavement repair experience on streets and/or airfields.
• Preferred to have surface painting experience on streets and/or airfields.
• Prefer Class "A" or "B" CDL at the time of hire.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and limitations of the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of basic construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.
• Ability to learn proper equipment operating procedures, methods, and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily outside in a construction site environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, traffic construction dust, damp/wet surfaces, overhead power lines, high noise, oily surfaces, liquid asphalt, and lime.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have operating light, medium or heavy equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Which one of the following Drivers License do you have?

• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "B" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "C" Drivers License
• None of the above.

08

Please select the type of driver license endorsement (s) you have.

• Air Brakes
• Operation of a tank vehicle
• Operation of a school bus
• Operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle
• Operation of vehicle transporting passengers
• Towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight
• Transportation of hazardous material
• None of the above

09

If you do not have a valid Texas "A or B" Commercial Drivers License, do you have the ability to obtain one plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment? If you possess an "A or B" CDL, answer "N/A".

• Yes
• No
• N/A

10

How would you best describe your proficiency in reading English?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Fluent

11

How many years of experience do you have in airport operations and/or airport maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

12

What kind of airport experience do you have? If you do not have airport experience, enter "n/a".

13

How many years of experience do you have in road maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

14

How many years of experience do you have in concrete and asphalt construction?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

15

How many years of experience do you have in hot and/or cold mix asphalt placement?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

16

Select any of the following equipment you have one (1) year of experience operating:

• Large & Small Street Sweepers
• Zero Turn Mowers
• Large Mowing Tractors with 20 Decks
• 1000-Gallon Water Truck
• Graco Ride-on Paint Unit
• EZ-Liner Paint Truck
• 10 CY or Dump Trucks
• 12 DY Dump Truck
• Front End Loaders
• Skid Loaders
• Double Drum Roller
• Pneumatic Roller
• Asphalt Pavers
• Asphalt Milling machines
• Backhoes
• Bulldozers
• Cranes
• Excavators
• Flat Wheel Rollers
• Motor Graders
• Oil Distributor
• Patch Truck
• Plate Tamper
• Rubber Tire Loaders
• Rubber Tire Gradall
• Trenchers
• Tractor Trailers
• None of the above

17

Select any of the following you have knowledge of or experience with:

• Applying asphalt
• Base and pavement repair
• Cleaning/removing debris from streets, drainage, ditches
• Placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones
• Preparing daily log of activities
• Personal computer
• Preventive Maintenance
• Pot-hole repair
• Reading maps for directions
• Safety procedures and practices
• Transporting tools and equipment
• None of the above

18

Select any of the following concrete work you have experience building or repairing:

• Directing the pouring of ready-mix concrete
• Form setting
• Tying rebar
• Operating a concrete truck/mixer
• Concrete finishing
• ADA curbs
• ADA ramps and specifications
• Curbs
• Curb inlets
• Driveways
• Floors
• Foundations
• Retaining walls
• Sidewalks
• Storm drain inlet
• Walls
• None of the above

19

Describe your previous experience with pavement repair to include any experience pertaining to concrete and/or asphalt. If you do not have experience, enter "n/a".

20

Describe your previous surface markings experience on roadways or airfields. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

21

I understand that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.

• I acknowledge

22

I acknowledge that I must pass and maintain the yearly Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment. I further understand that if the Department receives any negative information on my background that prohibits me from meeting requirements for the position, my employment will be terminated and I will be compensated for the hours worked.

• I acknowledge

23

I acknowledge that I must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

• I acknowledge

24

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx