RUNWAY SWEEPER OPERATOR

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Operates runway sweeper to maintain a FOD-Free airfield and runway.

Work Model: On-site

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Operates radio and coordinates with airfield control tower and operations to sweep aircraft mats, pads, and runways.
• Checks conditions of taxiways and runways and reports discrepancies.
• Checks all fluid levels and refills as required before operating.
• Checks all tires for wear and air before operating.
• Greases and lubricates moving parts as required.
• Operates radio and coordinates with airfield control tower for clearance and directions to where to sweep.
• Checks runways and taxiways prior to airfield opening and reports any discrepancies to air traffic control tower.
• Coordinates with operations to sweep aircraft mats and pad eyes.
• Cleans sweeper as needed.
• Performs minor adjustments in accordance with Daily Operators Checklist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountable for:

• Tools and equipment within his or her possession
• Using PPE when required
• Timely, cost-effective performance of duties
• Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers
• Adherence to all Safety rules and regulations

Mandatory:

• Must have valid Class B State issued Driver's License.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, speak, and write proficiently in the English language.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.

Preferred:

• Sander/ snowplow experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts up to 20,000 and other heavy equipment.
• Preference given to Passenger, Tank and Hazmat endorsements.
• Six (6) months airfield runway and flight line operations and procedures experience to include radio control and ground communications.

Work Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
• Work hours are subject to change, with overtime work as needed.
• Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, dust odors, and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, cement structures and surfaces.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time; sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 70 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Willing to work shift work.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.