Fleet Mechanic (Maintenance)

About Us:

Welcome aboard the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority team, where our work environment resembles a well-oiled aviation crew. As operators of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, we connect central and eastern North Carolina to people and places that matter the most, serving 14.5 million passengers in 2023 and supporting over 85,000 local and regional jobs with a $17 billion annual economic impact. Here, accountability and collaboration are our navigational beacons, guiding us through every task with precision and teamwork. Picture yourself as a vital member of our crew, each role crucial to ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for all. Like a pre-flight checklist, we take workplace safety seriously, conducting thorough pre-hire drug, background, and fingerprint checks to ensure a secure environment for every team member. Whether you're stationed indoors, orchestrating behind the scenes, or outdoors, feeling the rush of the runway, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference. We are committed to delivering excellent airport services, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled customer service, earning a Top Five ranking in passenger satisfaction among large North American Airports in a 2023 J.D. Power survey. At RDU, we believe in investing in our people with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in this high-flying adventure where accountability, collaboration, and safety are the wings that propel us toward success—watch your career soar with RDU!

 About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand's standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role:

Picture yourself as a mechanic, but instead of just tinkering under the hood of your average car, you're the captain of our ground fleet at Raleigh-Durham Airport! Under the watchful eye of our Fleet Manager and with the steadfast support of our Lead Fleet Mechanic, you'll be the engine behind our fleet's smooth operation. From the sleek lines of cars to the rugged construction equipment, the mighty trucks to the specialized vehicles, and even the powerful generators and engines, your expertise will be the key to keeping them soaring high, a responsibility that we trust you to handle with pride.

As a vital part of our dynamic team, you'll be like the skilled pilot of a versatile aircraft, navigating through routine maintenance tasks and tackling complex mechanical challenges with finesse, all while being supported by your fellow crew members.

So, if you're ready to take your mechanical prowess to new heights and join us in the fast-paced world of airport fleet management, buckle up and apply now to be a vital part of our fleet crew!

Compensation:

• Maximum – Based on experience
• Minimum - $23.76

What You'll Do: 

• Performs complex diagnosis; adjusts, repairs and services a variety of light vehicles, construction equipment, trucks, transit buses, specialized vehicles, generator engines, and related equipment.
• Assists in developing predictive maintenance approach and tasks.
• Services vehicles and equipment, repairs and replaces gas and diesel driven equipment parts.
• Performs routine service work such as oil changes, lubrication, and tire repairs.
• Checks suspension for proper wheel alignment; resurfaces brake drums; and relines brakes.
• Repairs air conditioning systems and emission systems, fabricates parts, welds vehicles, signs, gates, mowing decks, and exhaust systems.
• Performs state vehicle inspections on airport vehicles.
• Performs diversified complex electrical work on vehicles and equipment using schematics and electrical testers.
• Repairs mowers, leaf machines, and other ground equipment.
• Decommissions retired vehicles and equipment for state surplus auction; removes electronic equipment, decals, and other specified equipment.
• Provide support for planned, unplanned and emergency operations at the airport to include special events, inclement weather (hurricanes, snow/ice, tornadoes), aircraft accidents, and other events that may interfere with normal day-to-day operations. 

What You Need:

Education:

Required:

•  High school diploma or equivalency

Experience:

Required:

•  5 years of experience in automotive or diesel and heavy equipment repairs

Preferred:

•  7 years of experience in automotive or diesel and heavy equipment repairs

 Licenses or Certifications:

Required: 

• Valid NC Driver's License
• CDL class B License (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
• State Safety Inspection certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date
• On Board Diagnosis II (OBDII) emission testing certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date
• Air Conditioning certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Preferred:

•  ASE-certified Technician

Location:

• On-site RDU Airport Campus

 RDU Benefits:

At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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