Utility Specialist

Cvgairport; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness center

Comprehensive insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Performance rewards

Onsite fitness facilities

Job summary

CVG Airport is seeking a skilled utilities technician responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of airport underground utility systems across electric, water, gas, storm, sanitary and irrigation networks. You will also assist with snow removal and operate airfield vehicles on varying shifts as needed.

Minimum requirements include a HS diploma or GED and at least 5 years of direct experience in a related field, plus licenses for cross connection and control testing and CDL eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of direct experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with utility systems installation, maintenance, and repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair airport underground utilities systems: electrical/data, water, gas, storm, sanitary, irrigation.
• Review projects for new utility systems as needed.
• Install temporary meters for construction.
• Plan and perform utility locates.
• Test and service plumbing equipment and water/gas meters.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and light equipment on the airfield.
• Respond to system problems on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Complete work orders and record time/material used.
• Perform other duties of similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Electrical work

Plumbing

Vehicle operation

Equipment maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airport underground utilities systems. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform or manage maintenance and repair of airport utilities systems to include:
  • Electric/Data
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Storm
  • Sanitary
  • Irrigation
• Project review for new utility systems on an as needed basis.
• Install temporary meters for construction use.
• Plan and perform utility locates.
• Performs servicing and testing of plumbing equipment.
• Performs or manages water main, fire hydrant and other water system repair.
• Perform monthly generator testing, manage annual load bank testing process.
• Perform meter reading for gas, water and electric in tenant and leased spaces.
• Operates gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and light pieces of equipment such as backhoes, tractors, runway brooms, tractor mowers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and snowplows.
• On-call 24/7 to respond to system problems.
• Complete work orders and record time/material utilized.
• Performs on-call duties, specific position assignments will vary based on department needs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: HSD/GEDMinimum Years of Direct Experience: 5, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONSRequired

• Valid driver's license
• Journeyman Trade Plumber or Electrical License
• Cross Connection and Control Testers license
• Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)
• Valid commercial driver’s license (or ability to acquire Class A CDL within 6 months of hire date)

Additional Security Levels Required (Customs or Police Department) - YesAirfield Driving - This position requires driving on the airfield area.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

• Testing and repair of cross connection devices.
• Wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Test and repair of water meters.
• OSHA Standards, Airfield and FAA Regulations.
• Electrical Safe Work Practices.

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:

• 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