Crew Leader, Airport ($25.43 – $31.28 per hour)

Position Title: Crew Leader, Airport

Department: City Manager

Division: AIRPORT

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation: Unrepresented

Starting Salary: $25.43-$31.28 per hour, Minimum-Midpoint; Commensurate with training and education

Job Code: 02400

Application Deadline: 01/20/2026

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30-3:00 with some weekends and holidays

 

 

Job Description (This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)

The purpose of this job is to plan, organize, and assign maintenance tasks to crew members. Trains employees and ensures the safety, quality, and compliance of workgroup operations. Operates a variety of equipment.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees to instruct or advise on tasks or assignments.
• Plans, organizes, and performs highly skilled tasks involving maintenance and repairs of all airport airfield areas, equipment, fencing, and grounds.
• Inspects completed work and ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved plans, commercial airport certification, and all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security regulations in terminal and airfield.
• Purchases tools, materials, and supplies and manages inventory.
• Performs snow removal and ice prevention.
• Creates and maintains records and logs.
• Works with airport tenants to maintain building and offices.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Education and Experience (An equivalent combination of education, training & experience will be considered):

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to maintenance and repair work.
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools.
• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, and Google Mail.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Maintaining detailed records.
• Operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, construction, and plumbing-related tools and equipment.
• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

Ability to:

• Learn and retain relevant laws and regulations pertaining to FAA and TSA.
• Demonstrate and adhere to safety protocol and standards.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and train others.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Focus on tasks.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

 

 

Supervision Exercised:

No supervisory authority. Work requires providing guidance and training to others. This position may oversee work quality, training, instruction, and work assignments.

 

 

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.