Airfield Crew

Job overview

Airfield Crew is an onsite role at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, WA. Compensation is not specified in the listing. The position is part of the Port of Seattle’s Facility, Fleet, Systems and Grounds organization and supports airport operations. The role exists to maintain and repair airport airfield infrastructure and help keep runways, taxiways, roads, and related facilities safe and operational. The crew also supports inclement-weather response, emergency work, and utility maintenance as part of the Port’s regional transportation mission.

What you'll do

• Perform maintenance, repair, and minor construction on runways, taxiways, ramps, roads, and parking lot pavement
• communicate by two-way radio with agencies including the Air Traffic Control Tower
• maintain landscaping and mow fields
• participate in the inclement weather team and respond to emergencies, including snow removal
• investigate underground utilities and maintain records
• perform minor utility repairs and preventive maintenance
• operate and maintain equipment safely.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airfield crew

airport maintenance

runways

taxiways

pavement maintenance

snow removal

utility maintenance

equipment operation

seattle wa

seattle-tacoma international airport

port of seattle

medical dental vision

paid vacation

pension

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include medical, dental and vision care, about four weeks of paid vacation annually with increases based on tenure, paid sick leave, more than ten holidays, pension and savings plans, subsidized parking or transit, six weeks of paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Normal schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week); assigned shifts may include weekends and holidays, and emergency work may be required. Requires five years of journey-level maintenance or construction experience and ability to obtain a commercial driver license within six months.

About the employer

Port of Seattle is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.