Job Description
Date Opened: Friday, May 08, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Aviation Department Function Equipment Operators Salary: $24.00 - $29.20 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 Performs landscaping tasks and operates a variety of small engine equipment. Work includes chemical application, and general landscape maintenance and installation. This position operates various types of equipment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Equipment operated includes mowers, skid steer, dingo, water truck, small motorized equipment, and chemical sprayer. Major Duties And Responsibilities Sprays weeds and treats for pests. Performs routine and special landscape maintenance. Installs plant material and maintains landscape areas. Operates small engine equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers, and blowers. Operates heavy equipment and trucks such as F550 dump truck, skid steer, dingo, truck with trailer, and chemical sprayer. Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety. Completes related records and reports. Performs related manual labor. General Information Works (Tuesday-Friday 6:00 AM-4:00 PM). Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment, 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 them from employment. Valid CDL-B required with no more than 6 points. Ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit. This Position Offers Competitive salary and benefits $2,000 sign-on bonus 2.5% premium pay for equipment operators who possess a CDL Employee referral bonus opportunity Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC Minimum Qualifications No minimum level plus three years of experience High School Graduate or Equivalent plus one year of experience CDL A or B, depending on the area of assignment Preferred Qualification High School graduation/GED and at least one year of experience operating one or more pieces of equipment mentioned previously, or if no high school diploma/GED, three years’ experience required. One to three years’ experience in the operation of one or more of the pieces of equipment mentioned previously. Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with landscape maintenance and installation. Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment. Skill In Basic computer skills to complete online work orders. Ability To Ability to work independently on multiple tasks. Must be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with airport tenants and the public. Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required. Physical Requirements ADA and Other Requirements: Spends 60% of the time performing manual labor and 40% of the time operating various equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, shoveling, pushing/pulling, carrying, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles. Works inside and outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slipper