Fueler #2110-123120-01

Heavy Equipment Srvc Tech Assc

Date Opened

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:00 PM

Close Date

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Aviation

Salary

$35,550.00 - $46,660.00/year; Commensurate with experience

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Overview

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

The Equipment Service Assistant performs semi-skilled tasks on the transit bus fleet at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Duties include fueling Diesel buses, dispensing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), Plugging in and monitoring electric buses, cleaning buses, and performing basic maintenance. Basic maintenance includes checking fluid levels (oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid, window washer levels, etc.), checking tire pressure, changing light bulbs and wipers, and moving and positioning the buses as needed.

General Information:

• Works 10-hour assigned shift four days per week. Current shifts are 6:00am to 4:30pm Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, or 4:00pm to 2:30am. Shift times, days of the week and assignment subject to change, overtime, and emergency/urgent calls back to work.

• Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets criteria for obtaining and maintaining a City Driving Permit. Prefer Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement.

• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs fueling operations using a standard retail fuel dispenser.

2. Cleans inside of buses to include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down of passenger and driver areas.

3. Drives bus through Automatic Bus Wash to clean exterior.

4. Checks, drains and re-fills essential vehicle fluids to include: Engine Oil, Engine Coolant, Transmission Fluid, Windshield Wiper Fluid and Tire Pressure, Drains Water from Air Tanks.

5. Performs DOT CDL Pre-Trip Inspection on a Class 7 Transit Bus.

6. Keeps track of buses coming off route and ensures they are cleaned and fueled before going back into service.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

8. Cleaning work area and Vehicle wash area.

9. Assists with and learns to perform oil changes on buses, cars, vans, and pick-up trucks.

10. Assists with and learns to perform tire mounting and balancing on cars, vans, and pick-up trucks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Some knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in maintaining automotive and related equipment.

• Ability to complete basic maintenance on automotive equipment.

• Ability to complete basic paperwork.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to use and care for basic tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance of the Airport’s fleet.

Physical Requirements:

Physically demanding job which includes: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Preferred Qualification

Prefer one year of experience in a maintenance environment

Minimum Qualifications

One year related work experience

High School Graduate or Equivalent

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.

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for all new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

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.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

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.

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