Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under minimal supervision and administrative direction, performs a variety of moderately complex to advanced mechanical maintenance on a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment, including public safety vehicles and equipment (Police and Fire) assets for Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); handle the priority repair of fleet assets dedicated to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139); all mechanical repair(s) shall conform to applicable rules, regulations and standards.
Essential Functions:
The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.
- Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance repairs on a diverse fleet of automotive and specialized equipment, including gas, diesel, alternative fuel equipment, and fire apparatus, in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Perform routine vehicle and equipment preventive and predictive maintenance inspections, checks and replaces fluids, checks lights, tunes and performs repairs to gasoline and diesel engines.
- Inspect, diagnose, replace, realign, adjusts and/or repairs drive train, suspension, and brake systems of vehicles and equipment; repairs water and fuel pumps, air conditioning system components, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems and components, and/or repairs malfunctions to all vehicle or equipment systems.
- Test drive vehicles and equipment for trouble shooting analysis.
- Perform timely repairs to Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) apparatus and equipment; test drive and operate crash, fire, rescue and structural firefighting apparatus to ensure operational readiness; maintain firefighting systems, fire rescue equipment saws, hydraulic forcing tools and power plant generators; ensure work conforms to Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) standards.
- Weld and fabricate metal as required.
- Operate many types of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Maintain work records in accordance with Department policies.
- Schedule appointments for warranty work with vendors.
- Ensure when performing jobs that all required materials and supplies are obtained to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Research, locate, price and submit appropriate information regarding the purchase of necessary parts and tools.
- Ensure that hazardous materials are used or disposed of in accordance with environmental health and safety standards.
- Must maintain all TAA owned or leased tools in a clean and proper manner.
- Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.
The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.