Date Opened: Monday, July 06, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Mechanics/Maintenance

Salary: $29.71 - $42.7 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Performs journey level work installing, performing preventive maintenance on and repairing electrical and mechanical systems at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with an emphasis on conveyor and loading bridge systems. Provides lead direction and training to other employees. Performs other general building maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary to keep buildings in working order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems with an emphasis on automated baggage conveyors and passenger loading bridge systems, including specific tasks such as changing motors, bearings, gearbox reducers, and loading bridge tire repairs.
• General Industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting, including 277/480V 3-phase, 120/208 3-phase,110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
• General troubleshooting of PLCs, Motor Controls including Motor Starters, Variable Frequency, AC/DC Drives, Network Systems, and HMI’s.
• Maintenance and repair of Ground Power Units which provide power to aircraft while docked to the Loading Bridge
• General building maintenance work, including manual labor, incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.
• Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed. Track and order parts to maintain inventory.
• Operate cars, vans, lifts, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of other airport systems including electrical, plumbing, generators, emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers.
• Work in close proximity to aircraft while performing repair and maintenance to passenger boarding bridges and associated ground support equipment.
• Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Three years of related experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• North Carolina State Electrical License Preferred and/or
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience and/or
• Automated electrical/electronic control experience
• undefined 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical control systems such as PLCs, VFDs, start-stop stations and relay logic controls. 

Skill in:

• Skills to perform journey level work on electrical/mechanical systems. 
• Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.

Ability to:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants and the public, and represent the airport in a professional and positive manner.
• Ability to provide direction and train other employees.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Complete computer based Work Orders and notes

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS        

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs. a short distance, with another person.
• Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools. 

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. 

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time
• Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks
• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain
• Comprehensive of written information in work related documents
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

General Information:

• Standard shift hours apply.  Hours subject to change and overtime.  Works assigned shift, subject to emergency call back to work during emergencies, urgent situations, special events and inclement weather. 
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit.
• Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

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 [email protected].

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.