Airport Maintenance Operator 2

Municipal Services Division
(Internal/External)
Part-Time Permanent
**Hours of work**: 29 hrs weekly. Monday-Saturday
Competition No. MS-25-15
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The City of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin is a collaborative and inclusive place where we examine our current state, share ideas for making things better and we are doing it Wetaskiwin is a collaborative and inclusive place where we share ideas for making things better; and turn these ideas into actionable plans. We cultivate well-being, through our team's dedication to building positive, trusting and fulfilling relationships based on our organizational values, trust, resourcefulness and integrity.
Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Airport Management Coordinator, the Airport Maintenance Operator 2 will work closely with the Coordinator and provide weekend coverage as needed. This part-time role involves working in the terminal, on the airfield, and within the aircraft movement areas at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport. As a key member of the team, the Maintenance Operator 2 helps ensure the airport runs smoothly and safely, delivering maintenance and operational support seven days a week in compliance with all aviation regulations, safety requirements and industry standards.

**Responsibilities**:
Completing maintenance and regulatory requirements for safe aircraft operations activities such as:

- Responsible to operate all machinery, tools and equipment associated to duties, including ensuring equipment is properly inspected, utilized, and maintained.
- Operating heavy equipment on the airfield to maintain grass, signs, and aviation visual aids in compliance with wildlife, and safety mandates.
- Monitoring the airport’s UNICOM radio frequency to provide information to pilots and airport operational communications.
- Controlling Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the airfield through the use of specialized FOD removal equipment and manual techniques.
- Performance of airfield/runway inspections, issuing aircraft movement area surface condition reports, identifying wildlife hazards, and conducting wildlife control activities.
- Summarize any airport equipment or facilities deficiencies and hazards identified daily, to facilitate timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions.
- Responsible for issuing NOTAMs and communicating to all airport users any hazards to aircraft operations or deviation from the Airport’s published operations.
- Other duties as required.

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid class 5 Alberta Driver’s license. Class 3 would be considered an asset.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a safety sensitive role operating equipment such as commercial mowers and tractors and heavy equipment.
- Must be able to obtain an Industry Canada Radio License within 30 days of employment.
- Aviation field maintenance experience preferred.
- Experience in construction, farming, field/grounds maintenance, or other related field of work preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Analyze conditions independently using sound judgement skills.
- Strong work ethic with a high level of initiative and enthusiasm, and an ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional attitude with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
- A team player, capable of working both collaboratively and independently.
- A strong concern for the health and safety of self and others, with the ability to work safely and effectively under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective and efficient computer skills in an MS Office operating environment.
- Willing to learn new skills and adapt to change.
- Interpret documents including safety rules, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals.

Physical Effort & Safety Commitment
This position is considered a safety sensitive position which includes light effort including but not limited to the following:

- Standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling manual dexterity, visual acuity,
- climbing ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception, lifting up to 20 lbs.

The employee is responsible for full cooperation with all aspects of the City’s Occupational Health and Safety program, including compliance with all rules and regulations, and for continually practicing safety while performing their duties, and monitor and enforce subordinate compliance with the OH&S program
Amazing Extra's
- Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Discounted (optional) membership to use the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
- Opportunities for growth within the organization

Application Deadline and Details
**Application deadline**: April 27, 2025
**How to Apply**: Click the “APPLY” button located at the top of the page