Date Opened: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Facilities Maintenance

Salary: $23.00 - $28.54 Commensurate with Experience

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 walk behind paint striper, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and maintains painted and paved areas by operating truck-mounted and walk-behind paint strippers, water blaster, and street sweeper.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No minimum level plus three years of experience

High School Graduate or Equivalent plus one year of experience

CDL-B required within 12 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

High School graduation/GED and at least one year experience operating equipment previously mentioned, or if no high school diploma/GED, three 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 the FAA part 139 standard requirements for the airfield environment, TSA airport security requirements, and the FAA part 77 standard requirements. 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for a City driving permit.
• Ability to acquire MAT endorsement within 6 months.
• Valid CDL-B with no more than 6 points or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of employment.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Skill in:

• Skills to be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports.

Ability to:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Works (Sun-Wed 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
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