The Truckee Tahoe Airport District’s Operations/Maintenance Department seeks an individual for a full-time Operations and Maintenance Specialist. This position involves performing a variety of skilled maintenance tasks in support of the operations and maintenance of the District, including but not limited to skilled maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks on airport buildings, hangars, grounds, and infrastructure. Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and ground support machinery, including troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Perform welding, fabrication, and assembly of metal components for various airport projects. Conduct preventative maintenance inspections, identify potential issues, and recommend repairs or replacements. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inspections. Respond to maintenance emergencies, including facility or equipment failures, to minimize operational disruptions. Operate heavy equipment and, specifically, perform snow removal operations.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license with no uninsurable convictions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms. Work is performed in all climatic and lighting conditions inside and outside. Work is often performed in noisy and hazardous conditions near moving equipment and aircraft. Employees work with and near hazardous materials and fluids. Employees may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 60 pounds or more) during the workday. The position will work a four (4) ten (10) hour shift, which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The work schedule and/or hours are subject to change as seasonal and/or air traffic demands fluctuate.
Application Information:
The Truckee Tahoe Airport District is a drug-free workplace. A job offer is subject to successfully passing pre-employment physical and drug screening. A District employment application is required. Applications are available at www.truckeetahoeairport.com/administration/hr. Please email your application, resume, and current copy of your DMV driving record to the District’s Human Resources Manager, Lauren Tapia: Lauren.Tapia@truckeetahoeairport.com or fax your application to (530)587-2984. If you wish to mail your application packet: Truckee Tahoe Airport District, Attn: Human Resources, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, California 96161. The position is open until it is filled.
The Truckee Tahoe Airport, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is a California Special Airport District and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated General Aviation public airport. The airport is managed by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD or District) staff, and a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors provides oversight and governance. Along with the commitment to safety, the airport works with the community to be a good neighbor, implementing strategies that minimize impacts of flight operations with “Fly Quiet” and Sustainable Aviation Fuel programs.
