HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC – COEUR D ALENE AIRPORT

Hayden ID

Description

**APPLY ONLINE AT AND ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME & COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION** THE POSITION: Proactively and preventatively maintains Airport departments largely diversified fleet of equipment and facilities with limited down-time on equipment. • $20.10 to $23.38 per hour depending on experience • Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement. • Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate). View our entire benefits package. • 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months of regular full-time employment • Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program View the full job description. DO YOU QUALIFY? • Do you have an Associate’s degree or Applied Associate’s degree or certification from an accredited 2-year school or program with a degree in Diesel Mechanics/Automotive Mechanics? • Do have at least 5 years of related experience? (Note: a combination of education and experience may be considered) • Do you have or are you able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire? • Are you fully familiar with OSHA standards covering shop safety, general industrial safety, pneumatic/hydraulic safety and lifting devices? • You must possess or have the ability to obtain: o First Aid card and CPR certifications o An ARFF Certification and a CFC Removal Certification o Heavy equipment training o Brake and Air Brake Inspection Certification • Can you provide emergency response, including aircraft rescue and fire-fighting? • Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and are you insurable? ARE YOU SKILLED IN? • Are you able to inspect, diagnose, operate and repair to equipment such as lawn equipment, passenger vehicles, graders, dozers, compactors, front-end loaders/attachments associated with Knuckleboom cranes, backhoes, tanker trailers, bucket trucks, heavy trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, and other airport related accessories and equipment? • Do you have knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools such as chain saws, pumps, air hammers, compressors, specialized tools, electric tools, hydraulic tools and welders? • Proficient use of a personal computer and associated peripherals and programs including but not limited to Excel, Microsoft Outlook and various Microsoft products and County programs and internet. • Are you a reliable team-player and able to work well in all weather conditions? TO APPLY: Apply online at Be sure to attach a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications to the online application. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug testing. EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace