Airfield Maintenance Technician III

** SUMMARY
* * We are currently seeking Airfield Maintenance Technician III’s to join our Field Maintenance Division. Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Performs concrete and asphalt work at a moderate level. Equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment.

Duties are performed both landside and airside.
** Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Operates and drives heavy equipment and trucks including, but not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, skid-steer loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield mowing equipment, walk-behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment.
* Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
* Performs as lead worker in absence of supervisor.
* Completes related records and reports.
* Performs related manual labor.
* Performs job duties while complying with TSA security requirements.
* Performs job duties requiring 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.
** Additional Information:
*** Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for 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.
* Valid CDL-A with no more than 6 points.  Tanker vehicle endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of employment.
* This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work
** 3rd shift,*
* ** Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 PM-6:00 AM, Wednesday-Saturday, 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.
* Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.  
** Airfield Maintenance 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 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 CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months  
** Preferred

Qualification:

** High School graduation/GED and five years’ experience operating equipment previously mentioned, or if no high school diploma/GED, seven 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 heavy maintenance 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…