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Safety and Training Officer

23 days ago

Providence

Job Description Summary: Train and observe Union personnel in the operation of RIAC vehicles, heavy equipment and job-related tools. Observe and ensure compliance in the use of job-related tools in accordance with RIAC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and operating procedures. Shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:00 pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following: • Trains and observes Union equipment operators using RIAC vehicles and tools to ensure proper usage and minimize the risk of injury, equipment damage, and property loss., • Maintains training records of vehicle and equipment operators., • Assists in providing Health and Safety training for all RIAC Union maintenance personnel in accordance with OSHA safety standards., • Educates and ensures RIAC Union personnel understand the proper use of job-related tools in accordance with RIAC and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) safety standards and operating procedures., • Documents and reports safety issues to the supervisor along with proposed action plans to resolve the safety concerns. With approval from supervisor, ensures proper resolution of safety issues., • Documents and reports employee safety violations to supervisor for necessary action., • Operates light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment to include, but not limited to, power sweepers, dump body trucks, tractors, backhoes, front end loaders and other specialized snow removal equipment, as required., • Performs snow and ice removal as directed., • Strictly adheres to security provisions at all times, including entrance and egress from gates., • Uses two-way radio equipment to coordinate with other company personnel and to ensure compliance with aircraft movement area operations and air traffic control procedures, utilizing approved aviation terminology., • Must be readily available and willing to report to work during winter storm events and as required for emergency response., • Must be willing and able to mutually agree to alter shift schedule for training purposes as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Special qualifications include: • Must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and heavy equipment., • Must possess a thorough knowledge of OSHA safety standards and operating procedures., • Demonstrate experience in formal training relating to OSHA safety standards and/or heavy equipment operations., • Ability to instruct multiple personnel in a classroom environment., • Possess at all times, and prior to being hired or transferred, a valid Rhode Island CDL Class A License which must be maintained as a condition of employment. Employee must also maintain motor vehicle insurability as a condition of continued employment., • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily., • Must be capable of achieving and maintaining Movement Area vehicle operator authorization which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment., • Possess a basic knowledge of general maintenance methods routinely utilized at an airport., • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions., • Must be able to successfully achieve and maintain an airport security clearance to access the airfield and airport terminal building which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment, • Must be computer literate. Be able to use Microsoft Office products and conduct Internet research., • Must be willing to work outside of normally scheduled work hours, in accordance with the CBA, to perform specific tasks as required. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree required., • Five years’ recent demonstrable experience operating/servicing heavy motor equipment required., • Powered Industrial Truck License preferred., • Experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal operations at a 14 CFR Part 139 airport required. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: • CDL Class A License required which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment., • Hoisting/Engineer Certificate (Limited) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment., • Ability to travel on various types of terrain;, • May be exposed to all elements of weather;, • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds;, • Considerable walking while performing inspections;, • Ability to physically traverse heavy equipment including ambulating in and out of equipment;, • Prolonged work on a computer at a desk Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. • Extremes of heat, cold, wind, dust, and dampness may be encountered as the work is usually performed outdoors year round., • Runways and taxiways may heighten the need for visual and aural acuity., • The use of safety equipment such as but not limited to seatbelt restraints, hard hats, goggles, safety vest and/or garment shall be routinely required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rhode Island Airport Corporation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. Be a part of one of the fastest growing airports in the country and support on the State’s biggest economic engines by joining the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) which operates the State’s airport system. This is a Union position with generous compensation and benefits including the following: • Robust 414H retirement, 8% employee contribution with 8% company match, • Zero deductible medical plan that includes prescription coverage (also a health insurance waiver stipend), • Dental and vision insurance, • Company paid short and long term disability insurance, • Company paid $10,000 in life insurance, • Company paid $500 in Flexible Spending Account annually, • Generous vacation, personal and sick time plus 12 paid holidays, • Tuition reimbursement program

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