City of Charlotte
Airfield Maintenance Technician III-Heavy
City of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28202
Field Maintenance Operator
Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Performs and oversees concrete and asphalt work at a moderate level. Equipment operated includes motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, back-hoes, road tractor, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and Vammas PSB snow plow. Concrete and asphalt work includes concrete and/or asphalt removal and replacement, as well as concrete spall repairs and patching. Duties are performed both landside and airside. Major Duties and Responsibilities include: Operates and drives heavy equipment and trucks, including motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, skid-steer loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, back-hoes, road tractor, airfield mowing equipment, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor and Vammas PSB snow plow. Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety. Perform as a lead worker in the absence of a supervisor. Completes related records and reports. Performs related manual labor. Perform job duties while complying with TSA security requirements. Perform job duties require operating 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. General Information includes: This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd 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. Valid CDL-B with no more than 6 points. Tanker vehicle endorsement and CDL-A, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit. Successful candidate must successfully pass and obtain Movement Area Training (MAT) Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment. Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude them from employment. Minimum Qualifications include: No minimum level plus seven years of experience High School graduate or equivalent plus five years of experience CDL-B requires the ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months Preferred Qualification includes: High School graduation/GED and five years of experience operating heavy equipment, or if no high school diploma/GED, seven years of experience are required. Five to seven years of operating heavy equipment. Must be a proficient operator of a motor grader and dozer and experience must include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines. Must be proficient in concrete and asphalt repair and finishing practices. 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, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices. Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment. Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work. 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. Skills to be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports. Exceptional motor grader and dozer operating skills which include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines. ADA and Other Requirements include: Physical Requirements include: Spends 70% of the time operating and driving heavy equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, shoveling, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles. Works inside and outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, excessive noise, vibrating tools, and inclement weather. Works shifts and irregular hours. Sensory Requirements include: Touch Hearing Vision (color distinction, distance, near, peripheral, depth) Speech Conditions of Employment include: 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. How to apply includes: 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. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Performs and oversees concrete and asphalt work at a moderate level. Equipment operated includes motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, back-hoes, road tractor, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and Vammas PSB snow plow. Concrete and asphalt work includes concrete and/or asphalt removal and replacement, as well as concrete spall repairs and patching. Duties are performed both landside and airside. Major Duties and Responsibilities include: Operates and drives heavy equipment and trucks, including motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, skid-steer loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, back-hoes, road tractor, airfield mowing equipment, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor and Vammas PSB snow plow. Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety. Perform as a lead worker in the absence of a supervisor. Completes related records and reports. Performs related manual labor. Perform job duties while complying with TSA security requirements. Perform job duties require operating 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. General Information includes: This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd 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. Valid CDL-B with no more than 6 points. Tanker vehicle endorsement and CDL-A, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit. Successful candidate must successfully pass and obtain Movement Area Training (MAT) Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment. Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude them from employment. Minimum Qualifications include: No minimum level plus seven years of experience High School graduate or equivalent plus five years of experience CDL-B requires the ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months Preferred Qualification includes: High School graduation/GED and five years of experience operating heavy equipment, or if no high school diploma/GED, seven years of experience are required. Five to seven years of operating heavy equipment. Must be a proficient operator of a motor grader and dozer and experience must include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines. Must be proficient in concrete and asphalt repair and finishing practices. 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, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices. Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment. Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work. 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. Skills to be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports. Exceptional motor grader and dozer operating skills which include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines. ADA and Other Requirements include: Physical Requirements include: Spends 70% of the time operating and driving heavy equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, shoveling, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles. Works inside and outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, excessive noise, vibrating tools, and inclement weather. Works shifts and irregular hours. Sensory Requirements include: Touch Hearing Vision (color distinction, distance, near, peripheral, depth) Speech Conditions of Employment include: 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. How to apply includes: 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. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.