Airport

Summary

Airport Technician

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Airport Technician to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works. The Airport Technician is a journey level job class responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and technical work on airport facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Future Salary Increase

** June 2027 – 2.90% increase to base pay

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available:

Airport Technicians shall be paid $0.25 per hour premium for operating a motor sweeper.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience performing general construction work with emphasis on electrical work, structural/facilities repair, and heavy equipment operation with a public or private agency, company, or organization; OR,
• One (1) year of experience performing maintenance of electrical systems and airport infrastructure on a public or military airfield.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in inspecting and maintaining airport lighting systems and pavements at an air traffic-controlled airport.

Driver's Licenses:

• A valid California Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
• A valid California Class A license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions must be acquired within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Employees in this class are subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.

Practical Examination:

The Practical Examination will take place at Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. Invited applicants must appear in person to take this exam, which will take approximately two (2) hours to complete. No make up sessions will be allowed for this examination. Please be prompt as latecomers may not be allowed to take the exam. Please be sure to wear outdoor work clothes including long pants, gloves, and protective boots during this exam.

In addition, the practical exam is designed to assess applicants' skills in using the following equipment:

• Five-yard dump truck
• Loader
• Shovels and hand tools
• Airport Lighting and Electrical Tools

The County of San Diego, Department of Human Resources and the Department of Public Works reserve the right to re-schedule the Practical Examination to different dates, due to varying weather conditions and/or emergency/critical incidents.

Blind Applicant Screening:

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Conditions of Employment:

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation:

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

Job Description

Airport Technician

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Airport Technician to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works. The Airport Technician is a journey level job class responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and technical work on airport facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Future Salary Increase

** June 2027 – 2.90% increase to base pay

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available:

Airport Technicians shall be paid $0.25 per hour premium for operating a motor sweeper.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience performing general construction work with emphasis on electrical work, structural/facilities repair, and heavy equipment operation with a public or private agency, company, or organization; OR,
• One (1) year of experience performing maintenance of electrical systems and airport infrastructure on a public or military airfield.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in inspecting and maintaining airport lighting systems and pavements at an air traffic-controlled airport.

Driver's Licenses:

• A valid California Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
• A valid California Class A license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions must be acquired within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Employees in this class are subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.

Practical Examination:

The Practical Examination will take place at Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. Invited applicants must appear in person to take this exam, which will take approximately two (2) hours to complete. No make up sessions will be allowed for this examination. Please be prompt as latecomers may not be allowed to take the exam. Please be sure to wear outdoor work clothes including long pants, gloves, and protective boots during this exam.

In addition, the practical exam is designed to assess applicants' skills in using the following equipment:

• Five-yard dump truck
• Loader
• Shovels and hand tools
• Airport Lighting and Electrical Tools

The County of San Diego, Department of Human Resources and the Department of Public Works reserve the right to re-schedule the Practical Examination to different dates, due to varying weather conditions and/or emergency/critical incidents.

Blind Applicant Screening:

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Conditions of Employment:

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation:

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.