Equipment Operator - Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

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:

The Equipment Operator serves as a skilled pilot on the Airport Authority’s Field Maintenance team, navigating motorized machinery essential for keeping the airfield’s "runways" smooth and safe. Just like a captain ensures a smooth flight, this role involves expertly operating equipment for the construction and maintenance of airstrips, taxiways, access roads, parking lots, and airport grounds. The operator also "runs pre-flight checks," inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and making "in-flight adjustments"—or repairs—when necessary to ensure all systems stay operational. This position will be on the 3rd shift, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Compensation Range: 

• Maximum: Based on qualifications
• Minimum: $20.47 

What You’ll Do:

• Operates and maintains a variety of motorized equipment used in mowing, runway rubber removal, airfield painting, snow removal, waste management, concrete and asphalt repair and other needs as required.
• Maintains the grounds and airfield to ensure the grass, paint markings, security fence, runways, taxiways, and roadways are safe for travel, including taking care of debris.
• Performs pre-trip inspections of equipment; and reports needs for repair to supervisor.
• Assists with setup and teardown for most airport events such as the Plane Pull, Walks for events and Holiday events.
• Assists in reading and replacing water meters.
• Assists the electricians with changing lights on runway, changing lights on parking deck and repairing gates.

What you Need:

Education:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Required:

• 2 years of experience in the operation of motorized construction/mowing equipment, completion of a vocational operator’s program, or 2 years labor experience.

 Licenses or Certifications:

Required:

• Valid NC Driver’s License
• CDL class B License (or ability to obtain within 9 months) 

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)