Airfield Marking Technician II

City of Charlotte

23h • $24 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Operates airfield markings equipment and performs related manual labor with the Field Maintenance Division, maintaining paint and pavement on runways, taxiways, ramp, and other paved areas at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Primarily operates a walk-behind paint stripper, paint truck, water blaster, and street sweeper. Assists in training peers. Work is performed under strict guidelines such as FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 139, time limitations, and limited supervision.

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 three years’ experience operating equipment previously mentioned, or if no high school diploma/GED, five years of experience required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.
• Additional experience in airfield paint markings related to 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports
• Knowledge of airfield markings-related work.
• Knowledge of rubber removal-related work.
• Skills to be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports.
• Ability to comprehend diagrams and measurements related to work performed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with co-workers, airport tenants, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains painted and paved areas by operating truck-mounted and walk-behind paint strippers, water blasters, and street sweepers.
• Assists in rubber removal operations and friction testing.
• Operates the following, but not limited to, as needed by assignment: flusher truck, 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.
• Assists other crews as needed.
• Participates in snow/inclement weather preparation activities.
• Operates assigned snow equipment and performs related manual labor during winter/inclement weather.
• Perform job duties while complying with TSA security requirements.
• Job duties may require operating vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while following instructions provided by FAA Air 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