Electrician Sr #2106-104600-02
- Date Opened
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1:00 PM
- Close Date
- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:59 PM
- Section
- Aviation
- Salary
- $55,153.00 - $72,388.00/year; Commensurate with experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Works as a senior airfield electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high voltage airfield electrical work installing cabling, transformers, lights both in pavement and above pavement, and airfield signage; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment/regulators; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PM’s and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary and maintain parking lot light, and bus shelter lights.
General Information:
• Primarily works 10:00PM to 6:00AM, Sunday through Thursday. Subject to change in shift, rotating on-call duty, weekend and holiday duty and 24-hour emergency call back.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify and maintain a City driving permit. Must be able to obtain an AMA (airfield movement area driving certificate) within six months of employment.
• Must successfully pass and maintain an active Security Threat Assessment (STA) and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC). Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
Physical Requirements:
Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
Works primarily outside. May include exposure to inclement weather, machinery, dust, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical tools.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Installs, repairs and maintains airfield lighting circuits, airfield lighting control systems, lighting regulators, emergency generators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), transfer switches and other miscellaneous building electrical duties. Tests operational efficiency of airfield lighting circuits, electrical lighting regulators and electronic test equipment, and maintains logs. Conducts maintenance checks and makes repairs in compliance with specifications and FAA requirements.
2. Installs, repairs and maintains aircraft ramp lighting.
3. Coordinates parking lot lighting installation and repair with contract vendors.
4. Performs maintenance work necessary to bus shelter and building electrical systems.
5. Serves as lead worker as needed. Trains other employees.
6. Operates motorized vehicles as needed, including aerial lifts, fork-lifts, trenchers, backhoes and pick-up trucks.
7. Provides inspections on Airport construction projects.
8. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants and contractors. Represent the airport in a professional manner.
• Accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Preferred Qualification
NC electrical license preferred
AAAE-ACE (American Association of Airport Executives - Airport Certified Employee) certificate and ADB-CAP certification from ADB Safegate.
Working knowledge of other building trades required
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of relevant experience
OR
High School graduate or Equivalent with three years of relevant experience
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.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
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Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion
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