Job Details
As infrastructure critical to the region's growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.
Hiring Process:
- Apply online
- Interview
- Offer
- Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
- Onboarding
Benefits:
- Deferred compensation plans
- Educational Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Health Screenings
- Paid Holidays
- Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave
Accepting Applications until filledStarting Salary Range: $43,573 - $59,283
Job Summary: The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment to perform airfield service and construction activities both on and off the airfield.
Essential Job Responsibilities:- Operates vehicles and construction equipment to perform airfield service and construction activities.
- Provides frontline airport security observation and maintains security of airport perimeter and remote airfield border.
- Maintains airfield communication with air traffic control tower.
- Operates equipment safely around other people and possibly in a confined environment.
- Performs FAA FAR Part 139 training and testing annually.
- Responds to airport emergencies and inclement weather incidents during all hours, to include emergency pavement repairs.
- Utilizes basic computer skills for training, testing, and GIS data entry.
- Uses two-way airfield radio equipment to communicate with others.
- Backs up Airport Operations department during airfield closures by placing barricades and lighted equipment as necessary.
- Provides escorts on the airfield as needed.
- Reports airfield security concerns.
- Provides backup assistance to all other airport maintenance departments as directed.
- Serves as acting supervisor as assigned.
- Performs snow removal.
- Preforms minor fence repairs.
- Performs trash pick up.
- Directs traffic when needed.
- Conducts basic maintenance on vehicles and small engines.
- Maintains regular on-time attendance.
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: - Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
- Mechanical Systems: Knowledge of techniques and safety practices used in the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
- Equipment Operation: Skill in operating diesel and gas powered equipment used for construction and maintenance.
- Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
- Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
Qualifications: Required - H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
- 2-4 years of related experience.
- Airfield Operations Area Driving License required within 180 days upon hire.
- Forklift Certification within 30 days upon hire.
Preferred- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A
- 4-7 years in of related experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)