Airfield Maintenance Technician II

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

1d • $24 - $0

About The Position

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. Duties are performed both landside and airside.

Requirements

• No minimum level plus seven years of experience
• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus five years of experience
• CDL-B Required
• Ability to obtain Tank Endorsement within 12 months
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for City driving permit.
• Ability to acquire MAT endorsement within 6 months.
• Valid CDL-B with no more than 6 points.
• Tanker vehicle endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High School graduation/GED and at least three years of experience operating one or more pieces of equipment mentioned previously, or if no high school diploma/GED, five years of experience required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of: Safety precautions and work hazards are involved in the operation of equipment. Traffic laws and regulations are involved in the operation of equipment.
• Skill in: Reading and writing sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Ability to: Communicate in a professional and positive manner with co-workers, airport tenants, and the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public. Follow verbal and written instructions. Work other shifts and overtime when required.

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 of vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while following instructions provided by FAA traffic controllers and following airfield signage, lighting, and paint marking instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 2.5% premium pay for Airfield Maintenance technicians who possess a CDL
• 2.5% shift differential for technicians on second and third shift
• Employee referral bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees