Airstrip Operator E

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Work involves responsibility for performing daily safety checks and maintenance inspections of airstrip surface, lights, markers, building, security, and supplies. The incumbent is also responsible for taking charge of the overall coordination of the emergency operations at the scene as the on-scene controller. Other responsibilities include routine daily maintenance on equipment and maintaining accurate documentation of activities at the airport and maintenance records; maintain airport surfaces; snow plowing, snow removal and grading gravel runways and immediately advising the supervisor of any conditions which may adversely affect the operation of aircrafts. Other duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in operation of heavy equipment.
2. Experience .in minor repairs to heavy equipment.
3. Experience in operating an airstrip (asset)
4. Completion of the High School education. Equivalencies will be considered.
5. Possession of Driver’s License Class 5 with 8, 9 and 9A endorsements.
6. Clearly demonstrate the ability to report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call.

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of maintenance and practices utilized in the operation of heavy equipment.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations utilized in the operation of heavy equipment.
3. Knowledge of operating an airstrip. (asset)
4. Ability to make decisions.
5. Ability to manage time and tasks.
6. Heavy equipment operating skills.
7. Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license with 08, 09 and 09A endorsements.
2. Recent and satisfactory driver’s abstract acceptable to the Employer is required.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Applicants are advised that positions will be of variable duration.
2. These positions may be short term, casual call-in.
3. Report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call.

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Corey Bussey, Superintendent of Highway Operations (A), at 709-896-7840 or CoreyBussey@gov.nl.ca