Sheridan County Airport - Airport Operations Technician

Airport Operations Technician, Full-Time

SHERIDAN COUNTY AIRPORT

Open Position: Airport Operations Technician, Full-Time

Salary: $46,723.09 to $50,315.65 Annually D.O.E., Grade 15

Benefits: Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, eye care coverage, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Position Summary
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This position performs construction, maintenance, and repair work in the upkeep and safe operation of Sheridan County Airport facilities and grounds.

• Serves as a member of a crew in performing routine construction, maintenance, and repair to ensure that the airport facilities and grounds are safe and in proper condition.
• Receive training as an ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting) firefighter per FAR Part 139.
• Performs snow removal operations; responds to emergency situations that might arise.
• Assists in scheduled and preventive maintenance on all airport owned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs maintenance on all Sheridan County Airport owned buildings including the airport shop, hangars, terminal building, etc.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on airport owned NAVAIDS, lighting systems, runways, taxiways, and ramps including patching holes, hauling gravel, mowing lawns, repairing fences, and sweeping of asphalt surfaces.
• Operates a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment such as front‑end loaders, runway sweepers, snow blowers, tractors, mowers, and medium duty trucks used for snow removal operations.
• Performs manual labor tasks including routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Performs general cleanup work around the airport shop, equipment, and grounds.
• Uses various hand and power tools.
• Performs custodial duties for various Airport owned buildings.
• Assists other employees in the performance of their duties as required.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Knowledge of job‑related safety standards.
• Knowledge of general airport maintenance procedures, tools, and standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair on buildings and grounds including asphalt pavement and airport electrical systems.
• Skill in the completion of general carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Skill in the operation of job‑related heavy equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.

• High School diploma or GED

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment to be operated. (Employer Assistance)
• Possession of or ability to obtain ARFF Certification per FAR Part 139.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification in the State of Wyoming.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certification by the National Weather Service as a Weather Observer.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certification as a Wyoming Class A Storage Tank Operator.
• Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator License.

• Must reside within a ten‑mile radius of the airport.
• Overtime is necessary to complete objectives of the airport and is required.

Position is open until filled.

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer