Career Training Academy Trainee- Fueler #2208-288600-01

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.

Transit Maintenance Assistants clean, fuel and perform basic preventive maintenance tasks for the bus fleet for the Aviation Department at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  This is a first or second shift, entry level position in the field of automotive service.  

Key characteristics and abilities to be successful include:

• Displays motivation to learn new skills and apply them to the job.
• Follows verbal and written instructions.
• Provides first-rate customer service for internal and external customers while representing the Airport in a positive and professional manner.
• Learns how to drive a bus on a parking lot (without passengers).
• Learns how to fuel and perform basic preventive maintenance for buses including checking fluid levels, checking tire pressure,
• Learns to prepare and maintain work orders, records and routine reports.

1. Fuels buses; drives buses to and from the fuel island; re-positions buses on the lot.
2. Performs basic preventive maintenance to buses including checking fluid levels (oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid, washer levels, etc.), checking tire pressure,
3. Cleans interiors of buses manually using brooms, dust pans, cleaning cloths, mops, and sprays, and exteriors by driving buses through the bus washing facility.
4. Writes work orders for mechanics as needed, and completes fueling paperwork.

• Basic knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in preventative maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.
• Ability to recognize defects in automotive equipment and refer repairs to Heavy Equipment Service Technicians.
• Ability to prepare and maintain work records and routine reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use and care for tools, equipment, and materials utilized in maintenance of bus fleet.

No High School diploma and one year of experience, or graduation from high school/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work or military experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Prefer some experience with fueling and preventative maintenance for automotive equipment.   

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.

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