Airfield Electrician — Lighting & Control Systems

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board is seeking an experienced electrical technician to repair, replace and service electrical systems across airport facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining airfield lighting, sign systems, and power equipment while following safety and DOT guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, a Texas Journeyman Electrician license, and 3+ years in airfield or industrial electrical work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the codes, practices, methods, tools and materials of the electrical trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals and the ability to maintain current knowledge in the changes in technology and equipment.
• Ability to use computers and input data in various programs proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, services and repairs illuminated signs, roadway and parking area lighting, and traffic signal systems.
• Removes and replaces ballasts, transformers, capacitors, sockets, starters, fuses, lamps in lighting systems and trouble shoots PLC circuits.
• Repairs and replaces parts in motors, generators, switchboards, regulators, controllers and control circuits.
• Repairs and services airfield lighting on taxiways, runways, aprons, blast walls, security fences and illuminated signs.
• Locates ground faults and repairs or replaces damaged cables using equipment and tools.
• Rebuilds or replaces electric security gate components such as controllers, rollers, loop detectors and card readers.
• Performs airfield photometric testing, underground line locates, and monthly emergency generator testing.
• Uses blueprints, technical manuals and test equipment to troubleshoot problems and make repairs.
• Identifies materials, components and equipment required to complete work.
• Troubleshoots and repairs solid waste compactors, small appliances and other small electric equipment.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Blueprint reading

Electrical tools operation

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician license (Texas)

Tools

Crane operation

Backhoe operation

Job description

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board is seeking an experienced electrical technician to repair, replace and service electrical systems across airport facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining airfield lighting, sign systems, and power equipment while following safety and DOT guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, a Texas Journeyman Electrician license, and 3+ years in airfield or industrial electrical work.