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Airfield Electrician Lead (1st Shift) #2403-104200-01

Electrician Lead

Date Opened
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:00 PM
Close Date
Monday, March 25, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $70,835-$82,639/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Summary

Works as a lead 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 PM’s and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary and maintain parking lot light, bus shelter lights, and coordinating repairs to Duke Energy lighting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Works 1st shift Tuesday - Friday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM. This position is considered essential and requires the ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment, rotating on-call duty, 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. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Installs, repairs and maintains airfield lighting circuits, airfield lighting control systems, lighting regulators, emergency generators, uninterrupted 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.
  2. Installs, repairs and maintains aircraft ramp lighting.
  3. Provides lead direction and training to other employees.
  4. Operates motorized vehicles as needed, including aerial lifts, fork-lifts, trenchers, backhoes and pick-up trucks.
  5. Inspects assigned Airport construction projects.  Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.
  6. Coordinates parking lot lighting installation and repair with contract vendors.
  7. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.
  8. Provides lead role when supervisor is not available.
  9. Assists all Airfield Maintenance crews with any assigned tasks as needed. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards, environmental regulations, safety precautions or trade and the ability to enforce adequate safety precautions against such hazards.
  • Considerable knowledge of and skill in the use of the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to the assigned areas of work or specialty.

Skill in:
  • Excellent organizational and reasoning skills required, as well as the ability to follow directions, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, complete projects accurately and on schedule, and maintain and prepare records and reports.

Ability to:
  • Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints. 
  • Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public.

Preferred Qualification

High school graduate/GED required preferably with college level electrical courses. NC electrical license, AAAE-ACE (American Association of Airport Executives - Airport Certified Employee) certificate and ADB-CAP certification from ADB Safe gate preferred.  Minimum five years of experience in the electrical trade required or Associate’s degree with three years of experience 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years of related experience 

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.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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