Work involves communication with pilots to ensure they are parked in the proper locations, determining services needed and assistance with immediate needs of the aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the Shelby County Airport. Documenting all inbound shipments of materials and products, inventory scrutiny and the sales of all products along with the movement, parking and securing of aircraft and aircraft fueling operations. The position involves routine facilities inspection, maintenance and housekeeping tasks, manual labor including both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities and may occasionally include the performance of semi-skilled tasks. Instruction and training required to safely and adequately perform these tasks will be provided by the County. The position may also require performance of other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

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  Greets, assists and provides services for the needs of aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the airport.
• Uses an aviation radio with commonly used aviation terminology to monitor aircraft.
• Directs, parks and communicates with aircraft crews using aviation hand signals when necessary.
• Determines Single Point or Overwing fuel requirements for Jet Traffic Operations and to be able to perform each.
• Documents all inbound shipments of materials and products, performs inventory management and oversees the sales of all products.
• Performs specific gravity testing on fuel, insures the proper documentation is maintained and confirms adherence to safe fuel transfer requirements when receiving and transferring fuel.
• Operates different types of aircraft towing equipment (manual, motorized, and ride on) and utilizes proper attachment points and procedures based on the type of aircraft being towed.
• Performs aircraft fueling operations that include both written and computerized documentation of quantities, customer information and aircraft fueled.
• Performs daily testing (fuel sumps) and written documentation of all fueling systems, including truck, self serve, and fuel farm tanks.
• Operates and cleans and service fuel trucks, tanks and other equipment.
• Inspects facilities routinely including but limited to perimeter security, aircraft landing lights, and daily FOD (foreign object and debris) checks for the aircraft parking areas, taxi way, and runway.
• Performs assigned maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• May perform clerical and reception duties which include but are not limited to receiving and coordinating precise fuel orders and instructions to other staff members and receiving and applying payments to accounts and miscellaneous purchases.
• Moves, parks and secures aircraft in a safe manner according to specified procedures.
• Operates lawn mowers, string trimmers and other lawn maintenance equipment.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Work irregular hours during periods of emergencies and when required to perform operational tasks associated with airport operations.

• CDL license.
• Hazmat training.
• Private Pilot's License.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of walking, bending, climbing, lifting, shoveling, carrying and driving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is mostly performed outdoors in all types of weather (i.e., rain, storms, extreme hot and cold temperatures.)

EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.