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JOB DESCRIPTION

Hiring Range: $28.56 - $37.67/hr

Temporary

Apply By: October 31, 2025

Yampa Valley Regional Airport Equipment Operations Technician

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, operates light and heavy vehicles and equipment in the performance of airport and airfield maintenance and other types of airport construction and maintenance projects; assists with preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with ordering and stockings parts and supplies; assists operations, safety and security staff during emergency operations as required; and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Equipment Operation:

•Operates light and heavy vehicles and equipment in the performance of airport and airfield maintenance and other types of airport construction and maintenance projects; operates heavy equipment such as rotary brooms, snow blowers, plow trucks, loaders, and motor graders to clear snow and ice from runways, taxiways and aircraft aprons and to maintain a safe and operational airfield.

•Operates other heavy and light equipment in support of other airport and airfield infrastructure and construction projects/activities.

•Assesses equipment capabilities and determines which equipment is best suited for a particular job.

•Monitors equipment function and identifies mechanical or operational problems; conducts daily required equipment inspections to identify needed maintenance and notifies a mechanic of major maintenance issues; performs preventive or minor maintenance such as fluid changes, wearing edge changes, lubrication, tire changes, and mechanical adjustments.

•Identifies unsafe conditions on equipment, infrastructure, and airfield; notifies supervisor of potential problems in a timely manner.

Equipment Maintenance/Repair:

•Performs semi-skilled work to maintain and repair a limited variety of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, both in the shop and in the field as necessary.

•Troubleshoots routine to moderately complex problems with gas hybrid, gasoline, and diesel equipment; performs minor repairs and replaces standard parts, both in the field and the shop.

•May maintain and/or repair specialized departmental equipment such as airport navigational aids or baggage handling machines.

•Assists with testing equipment to verify that problems have been corrected.

General Duties:

•Assists with ordering and stocking parts to maintain a required inventory.

•Maintains necessary records of all work performed.

•Identifies unsafe conditions on equipment, infrastructure, and airfield and notifies supervisor of potential problems in a timely manner.

•Performs seasonal airfield maintenance duties to include asphalt patching, dust suppression, sweeping, mowing, crack sealing, tree trimming, or other maintenance tasks.

•Performs minor electrical repairs to runway/taxiway lighting and other airfield-related systems.

•Installs signs, checks airport perimeters/fencing, and performs routine building maintenance and construction- related tasks.

•Responds politely and appropriately to public inquiries regarding work that is being performed; directs comments or questions to a supervisor as appropriate.

•Provides training and guidance to less experienced employees as assigned.

•Assists in keeping shop facilities clean and organized.

•Provides training and assistance to less experienced employees.

•Uses a computer to maintain files and records.

•Delivers and/or picks up items at other locations.

•May perform semi-skilled welding, cutting, and fabrication of metals.

•May perform service at field sites where equipment is being operated; may drive a service truck to the site and stock the truck with necessary parts, tools, and equipment.

•Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Three years of general facilities maintenance or construction experience; OR two years of airport maintenance, construction or operations experience.

Substitution:

Vocational training/education may substitute for the above-required experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Valid Colorado Driver’s License may be required to operate a County vehicle.

CURRENT 2025 BENEFITS FOR SEASONAL/TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE:

•Sick Time Accrued for every 30 hours worked

•Worker’s Compensation

Must be able to successfully complete a Federal Security Background Check for TSA SIDA badging requirements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION GO TO:

https://selfservice.co.routt.co.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

POSITION OPEN THROUGHOUT 2025-26 WINTER SEASON OR UNTIL FILLED.

Routt County will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email [email protected] for assistance or call 970-879-0108.

Routt County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job related factors.

HIRING RANGE: $28.56 - $37.67/HR APPLY BY: OCTOBER 31, 2025

Posting Start :10/01/2025

Posting End :10/31/2025

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