Electrician - Airfield Maintenance

CVG Airport – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CVG Airport – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is seeking a skilled electrician to install, maintain and repair airfield lighting, signs, regulators and related electrical systems on the airport grounds. The role includes snow removal duties on varying shifts and emergency response, with CDL within six months required.

Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, FAA regulations; ability to work with computer-based maintenance systems; full-time benefits available and a

Qualifications

• 5 years direct experience in electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Journeyman electrician certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair airfield lighting, signs and regulators.
• Maintain street lighting and electrical systems on airport grounds.
• Assist with snow/ice removal and respond to emergencies 24/7.
• Drive on airfield ramps and operate electrical equipment in buildings.

Skills

Electrical theory

High voltage

Lighting controls

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman electrician

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airfield lighting, signs and regulators. Maintains and repairs street lighting, entrance and exit gate electrical systems, and other electrical problems on the airport grounds as needed. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains runway, taxiway, and other special airport lighting and signage systems in accordance with codes, standards and other requirements.
• Maintains and repairs airfield regulators, runway guard lights and runway ground weather sensors.
• Maintains and repairs street lighting.
• Maintains and installs electric equipment in buildings if needed
• Maintains and repairs security gate operators and emergency generators.
• Maintains airfield computer systems.
• Performs snow and ice removal.
• Assists in emergencies on CVG Airport property 24/7.
• Safety Trainer position responsibilities: provide training for airfield maintenance personnel regarding CDL, safety and snow removal; writes training programs and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5

Journeyman electrician experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of major electrical distribution systems, facilities and equipment.

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
• FLIR Training
• Confined Space Training
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (or ability to acquire Class A CDL within 6 months of hire date)

Preferred

Additional Security Levels Required (Customs or Police Department): No

Airfield Driving

This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

• Electrical theory and calculations.
• Mechanical concepts, i.e. structures, physics, engine operation.
• Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches.
• Equipment and associate conduit/wiring installation.
• High voltage, motor and lighting controls.
• OSHA Standards, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and Airfield and FAA Regulations.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN

• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS: (Full Time Positions)

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
• Onsite Fitness Facilities

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