Airfield Marking Technician II

Date Opened:
Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 AM## ## Close Date:
Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM## ## Department:
Aviation Department## ## Function Facilities Maintenance## ## Salary: $24.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience#
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** SUMMARY
* * 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.
** Major

Duties and 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.
** General Information:
*** Works (
** Sunday-Wednesday 8:00 PM-6:00 AM)**. This position is considered essential and requires the 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.
** This Position Offers:
*** 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
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** 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
** Required Licenses or

Certifications:

*** 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…