Senior Airfield Electrician

Department: Aviation Department Salary: $31.20 - $44.84 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY Works as a senior airfield electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high voltage airfield electrical work installing cabling, transformers, lights both in pavement and above pavement, and airfield signage; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment/regulators; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PMs, and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to the above duties as necessary and maintains parking lot lights and bus shelter lights. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Installs, repairs, and maintains airfield lighting circuits, airfield lighting control systems, lighting regulators, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), transfer switches, and other miscellaneous building electrical duties. Tests operational efficiency of airfield lighting circuits, electrical lighting regulators, and electronic test equipment, and maintains logs. Conducts maintenance checks and makes repairs in compliance with specifications and FAA requirements. Installs, repairs, and maintains aircraft ramp lighting. Coordinates parking lot lighting installation and repair with contract vendors. Serves as lead worker as needed. Trains other employees. Operates motorized vehicles as needed, including aerial lifts, forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, and pick-up trucks. Provides inspections on Airport construction projects. Subject to emergency call-back for equipment repairs and inclement weather. Additional Information: Works 3rd shift, 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 call-backs to work. Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment. 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. Minimum Qualifications: No minimum level plus five years of experience OR High School Graduate or Equivalent plus three years of experience Preferred Qualification: High school graduate/GED required, preferably with college-level electrical courses. NC electrical license preferred. AAAE-ACE (American Association of Airport Executives - Airport Certified Employee) certificate and ADB-CAP certification from ADB Safegate required. Minimum of five years of experience in the electrical trade required, or an associate’s degree with three years of experience required. Working knowledge of other building trades required. Must be familiar with or have the ability to become familiar with FAA Part 139 standard requirements for the airfield environment and TSA airport security requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Knowledge of principles of electrical circuits, wiring systems, and construction. Skill in: Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints. Ability to: Ability to perform journey-level work on electrical and mechanical systems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public. Follow verbal and written instructions. ADA and Other Requirements: Physical Requirements: Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, and walking. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling, carrying, and driving. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of the time, can lift, pull, or carry up to 100 lbs. a short distance, with another person. Works primarily outside. May include exposure to inclement weather, machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds, and slippery or uneven surfaces. May use heavy equipment, electric drill, electric saw, pipe wrench, pick-up truck, and all hand tools. Sensory Requirements: Touch Hearing Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth) Speech CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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 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. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email . 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. BENEFITS 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.