Airfield Crew

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.  

As an Airfield Crew member, you will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and minor construction work, as well as respond to emergencies at SEA Airport. 

• You will perform maintenance on runways, taxiways, ramps, roads, and parking lot pavement.   
• You will be responsible for communicating on two-way radios with other agencies working in and around airport property (i.e. Air Traffic Control Tower). 
• You will maintain the landscaping and field mowing. 
• You will be part of the inclement weather team (Snow Team) and respond in emergencies to preform snow removal and other duties.  
• You will perform underground utility investigations, record keeping, and reporting.     
• You will perform minor underground utility repairs and preventative maintenance. 
• You will operate and maintain equipment at a high level of safety.

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of Journey level experience in a maintenance or construction field and have the ability to obtain a commercial driver license within 6 months of employment.
• Desired – We hope you have a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or A, with Air Brake, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements and/or a Washington State Traffic Control Card. 
• CDL Requirement – You will be required to participate in the Port of Seattle Drug and Alcohol Program as required by the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. This may include submitting an additional application disclosing 10 years of employment and 3 years of driver history, MVR verification, 3-year drug and alcohol reference check, pre-employment drug test, and ongoing participation in a random drug and alcohol test program. 
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Equipment Knowledge – You are able to use multiple different types of equipment including front-end loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, back-hoes, skid steers, excavators, jetting equipment, push cameras, aerial lift equipment, snowplows, sanders, roadside sweepers, field mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, pressure washers, pavement breakers, chipping guns, drills, traffic control devices, as well as other miscellaneous hand tools. 
• Communication – You are able to work from written and verbal instructions and be able to communicate by radio with peers, supervisors, and the air traffic control tower. 
• Safety – You follow all established safety requirements that are needed to perform the work.  
• Teamwork – You are a strong team-oriented person and willing to help your team to get tasks completed.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment – You will primarily work in an office environment.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.