Airfield Technician I/II/III

The RTAA is seeking a candidate with experience in construction and/or ground maintenance to join our hard-working Airfield Maintenance team as an Airfield Technician I / II / III. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!

There is one (1) position open. Both internal and external applicants will be considered. Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays. To be considered for this position, applicants must indicate they are available for day, swing and night shifts (all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under availability on the RTAA online application. Shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System.

This position is in a flexibly staffed class series. The selected individual may be hire at any level within the class series for which the applicant may be qualified.

At the RTAA, our Airfield Technicians are critical to helping keep the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Reno-Stead Airport operational and safe for aircraft operations. Airfield Technicians work individually, and as part of a team, outdoors, performing a variety of manual, skilled and unskilled tasks for the routine and emergency construction, maintenance and repair of airfield, roadways, buildings, facilities, parking lots, systems and related equipment.

The nature of the work offers a wide range of variety, a unique environment, and the chance to learn and develop new skills with an organization that will help support you in the pursuit of your career aspirations.

Entry Salary: Airfield Technician I $15.10 - $19.11 / hour; Airfield Technician II $17.95 - $22.71 / hour; Airfield Technician III $19.33 - $24.45 / hour. Opportunity for additional merit-based increases up to a maximum of $29.58 per hour. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position.

Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package, and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; 13-paid holidays per year; and tuition reimbursement - just to name a few!

How To Apply: A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2019. Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/renoairport.

Minimum Qualifications:

Airfield Technician I –

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction, grounds maintenance or outside maintenance work in a commercial or industrial setting.

Licensing: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within in 24-months from the date of appointment.

Annually the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves 4.2 million enplaned passengers, a number that continues to grow. In order to meet the anticipated passenger growth, RNO finalized a 20-year Master Plan in January 2019.

As an employer, the RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment. The RTAA functions like a small city with over 270 employees working in a variety of functions, including Police, Fire, Human Resources, Accounting and Marketing. It takes the dedication and service of these employees working together to make that all important first and last impression on travelers to and from the region.

About the Area: While Reno has long been known as the gateway to the Lake Tahoe region, it is moving well beyond a tourism destination. Tech giants such as Tesla, Switch, Panasonic and Amazon have propelled the northern Nevada region in new and exciting directions. The region is experiencing an evolution that includes not only significant job growth, but also a revitalization of Reno's Midtown District. New trends in dining, a thriving local craft beer scene, and an expansion of non-gaming entertainment are drawing increasing numbers of visitors and new residents to the region. For information about the Reno-Sparks-Tahoe Area, please visit www.whyreno.org.