Airstrip Operator E

Position Details

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 Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Sheldon Normore, Superintendent of Operations, at (709) 896-7840 or sheldonnormore@gov.nl.ca .  

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
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• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.