Airfield Equipment Operator #2206-110210-01

Airfield Maintenance Technician II

Date Opened

Friday, June 17, 2022 8:00 AM

Close Date

Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:59 PM

Section

Aviation

Salary

$18.22 - $23.91/hour; $37,888.00 - $49,727.00/year

Employment Type

Full Time

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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

An employee in this class is responsible for performing various manual and semi-skilled tasks of average difficulty in construction, maintenance, and repair of airport property and grounds such as but not limited to: runway and taxiway environments, terminal apron pavements and non-impervious areas, airport parking lot pavements and non- impervious areas, and airport roads.

General Information:

• Works assigned shift- 1st Shift. Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment, inclement weather or urgent/emergency situations. Subject to emergency calls back to work. This is an essential position.

• Must have valid CDL-B with no more than 6 points. Must have tanker vehicle endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from date of employment and must be able to obtain AMA (airfield Movement Area) endorsement within 6 months from date of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain City driving permit.

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates some heavy equipment and trucks.

• Inspects assigned tools and equipment for readiness and safety.

• Completes related records and reports.

• Performs related manual labor.

• Perform job duties while complying with TSA security requirements.

• Perform Job duties require operation vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while follow instructions provided by FAA traffic controllers and following airfield signage, lighting and paint marking instructions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports.

• Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment.

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team environment.

• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with airport tenants and the public.

• Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required.

Preferred Qualification

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years related work experience

High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience

AND

Required: CDL-B and ability to obtain Tank Endorsement within 12 months of employment

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.

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.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

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

In Conclusion

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