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Conveyor Loading Bridge Technician Senior 3rd shift

City Of Charlotte


Job Location:

Charlotte, VT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 47
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department: Aviation Department
Salary: $32.76 - $47.08 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

The CLBT Sr. 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 passenger loading bridge systems. Provides lead direction and training to other employees. This position also 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.
Advanced Industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting including 277/480V 3-phase 120/208 3-phase110 VAC and 24VDC systems
Advanced troubleshooting of PLCs Motor Controls including Motor Starters Variable Frequency AC/DC Drives Network Systems and HMIs.
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience
High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
Five 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 and
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience and/or
Automated electrical/electronic control experience

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems such as motors gearboxes conveyors electrical controls (start-stop stations and relay logic controls).
Advanced knowledge of Industrial electrical installations and troubleshooting including 277/480V 3-phase 120/208 3-phase110 VAC and 24VDC systems
Advanced knowledge of PLCs Motor Controls including Motor Starters Variable Frequency AC/DC Drives Network Systems and HMIs.
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.

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 drivers 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.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys 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 candidates 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.


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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.

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


Required Experience:

Senior IC