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Airfield Equipment Operator - Paint Crew (3rd shift) #2206-110220-01

Airfield Maintenance Technician III

Date Opened
Sunday, June 26, 2022 11:59 PM
Close Date
Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $21.09 - $27.68/hour
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.

Function

Must have ability to work other shifts and overtime when needed, especially during inclement weather or urgent/emergency situations.  Subject to emergency callback to work.

Summary

Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division maintaining paint and pavement on runways, taxiways, ramp, and other paved areas at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Primarily operates truck-mounted and walk behind paint striper, crack sealer and crack router.  May operate the following as needed by assignments: dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, back-hoes, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor and large street sweeper.  May serve as lead operator for other workers in the absence of the supervisor.  Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety.   Completes related records and reports.  Performs related manual labor.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Repairs and maintains painted and paved areas by operating truck-mounted and walk behind paint striper, crack sealer and crack router.   Serves as lead operator when required. 
  • Operates the following as needed by assignment: flusher truck, street sweeper, backhoe, tractor, bat wing mower, front-end loader and tandem dump truck.
  • Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety. 
  • Completes related records and reports.
  • Performs related manual labor.
  • Perform job duties while complying with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security requirements.
  • Perform job duties that require the operation of vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while follow instructions provided by Federal Aviation Administration 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.
  • Must have exceptional equipment operating skills and airfield striping experience related to FAA 139 Certification Program.  
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with airport tenants and the public.
  • Ability to obtain tractor/trailer endorsement within on year.
  • Ability to obtain Airfield Movement Area (AMA) within six months of employment.  

Preferred Qualification

Additional experience in airfield paint markings related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 139 Certification and the operation of several pieces of heavy equipment mentioned previously is desirable. 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

Seven years of related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years related work experience

AND

Required:  CDL-B and the ability to obtain a CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within the first 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.

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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.

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