P/T Airport Attendant

Description:

Job posted until filled.

Hourly rate = $17.85

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this class is to perform skilled, specialized work in the operation of the Oconee County Regional Airport. The class works under supervision according to standard procedures and strict safety protocols, but also independently as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Aircraft refueling.
• Receiving fuel shipments and fuel quality control.
• Aircraft positioning, towing, parking, securing, and maintaining radio advisory communications.
• Processing fuel and miscellaneous sales.
• Building/hangar maintenance.
• Airfield lighting maintenance.
• Airfield grounds maintenance
• Operational surface area inspections, including Foreign Object Damage (FOD) management.
• Professional and courteous customer service.
• Administrative functions, including maintaining product inventory.
• Safety equipment inspections, including fire bottles.
• Routine vehicle inspections.
• Special projects.
• Recurrent training.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include: N/A

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General aviation knowledge, including familiarization with applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations, and policies.
• Aircraft and airport operational procedures as outlined in the Aeronautical Information Manual, as well as an understanding of incident/accident management protocols and reporting requirements as defined by the National Transportation Safety Board.
• Fueling procedures, specific to various aircraft types (airplanes/helicopters) and classifications, which include turbo jet, turbo propeller, and reciprocating piston.
• Operation of complex aviation fuel storage facilities and associated mobile refueling equipment.
• Fuel quality control and testing utilizing strict procedures mandated by fuel suppliers and the International Air Transport Association.
• A full understanding of the classification and identification of applicable hazardous aviation materials, substances, compounds, and fluids to include their management, storage, containment, and disposal. As well, knowledge of industrial safety protocols to include the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• General mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills required for the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and lighting.
• General office skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), phone etiquette, credit card processing, inventory management.
• The ability to work in a professional capacity with flight crews, passengers, the public, and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Experience in airport/aircraft operations and/or pilot certifications.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: under 1/3 of the time; walking: under 1/3 of the time; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: up to 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: under 1/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: under 1/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: under 1/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: none of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: none of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Odors
• Extreme temperatures
• Vibration
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Dust
• Fumes
• Gases
• Electrical hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Chemical hazards
• Burn hazards
• Moving mechanical parts

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.