Airfield Maintenance Technician III

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Shift differential on third shift

Referral bonus

Job summary

The City of Charlotte’s Aviation Department is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Technician III to join the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This role operates heavy equipment and performs concrete and asphalt work both landside and airside.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED plus five years’ experience; CDL-B is required with the ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent plus five years of experience.
• CDL-B required; ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive heavy equipment and trucks as listed in the job duties.
• Inspect equipment for readiness and safety.
• Lead worker in supervisor's absence.
• Complete related records and reports.
• Follow TSA security requirements and airfield procedures.

Skills

Reading and writing

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL-B

CDL-A upgrade

Job description

Department: Aviation Department

Salary: $25.00 - $35.13 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

We are currently seeking Airfield Maintenance Technician III’s to join our Field Maintenance Division. Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Performs concrete and asphalt work at a moderate level. Equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment. Duties are performed both landside and airside.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates and drives heavy equipment and trucks including, but not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, skid-steer loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield mowing equipment, walk-behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment.
• Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Performs as lead worker in absence of supervisor.
• Completes related records and reports.
• Performs related manual labor.
• Performs job duties while complying with TSA security requirements.
• Performs job duties requiring operation of vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while following instructions provided by FAA traffic controllers and following airfield signage, lighting, and paint marking instructions.

Additional Information

• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for City driving permit.
• Successful candidate must successfully pass and obtain Movement Area Training (MAT) Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment.
• Valid CDL-A with no more than 6 points. Tanker vehicle endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of employment.
• This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work 3rd shift, Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 PM-6:00 AM, Wednesday-Saturday, 8:00 PM-6:00 AM. This position is considered essential and requires the ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment, inclement weather, or urgent/emergency situations. Subject to emergency calls back to work.
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Airfield Maintenance Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 2.5% premium pay for Airfield Maintenance technicians who possess a CDL
• 2.5% shift differential for technicians on third shift
• Employee referral bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC

Minimum Qualifications

• No minimum level plus seven years of experience
• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus five years of experience
• CDL-B required; ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months

Preferred Qualification

High School graduation/GED and five years’ experience operating equipment previously mentioned, or if no high school diploma/GED, seven years of experience required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Additional experience in heavy maintenance related to FAA 139 Certification and the operation of several pieces of heavy equipment mentioned previously is desirable. Must be familiar with or have the ability to become familiar with FAA Part 139 standard requirements for the airfield environment, TSA airport security requirements, and FAA Part 77 standard requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment.
• Concrete and asphalt work.
• Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices.

Skill In

• Reading and writing sufficiently to complete paperwork.
• Motor grader and dozer operating skills which include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines.

Ability To

• Communicate in a professional and positive manner with co-workers, airport tenants, and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work other shifts and overtime when required.

Physical Requirements

Spends 50% of the time operating and driving heavy equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, shoveling, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles. Works inside and outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, excessive noise, vibrating tools, and inclement weather. Works shifts and irregular hours.

Sensory Requirements

• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth)
• Speech

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.