Date Opened: Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

FUNCTION Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $23.00 - $23.00 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Complete on-site driver training courses to acquire a CDL license. Learn to drive airport shuttle buses to safely transporting the traveling public and baggage between the airport terminal and parking facilities. Deal courteously with the public and represent the Airport in a positive, professional manner.
A paid program that provides economic mobility to Charlotte residents. Program teaches life skills (finance, soft skills) through a 6 month program. At end of 6 month Trainees are provided a full time job opportunity. Program is 40 hours/week and includes benefits.

Responsibilities:
1. Must complete on-site driver training courses to acquire a CDL learner permit and license.
2. Becomes familiar bus models and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
3. Only drive with CDL Trainer and Driver Mentor during training process while learning to recognize safety hazards and use appropriate precautions.
4. Understands required equipment/info in vehicle such as fire extinguisher safety triangles, and Back-up Camera; ability to correctly use a 2-way radio and use proper radio etiquette
5. Obey all traffic laws and speed limits on airport campus
6. Learn to drive passengers and their baggage between the airport terminal and parking products; responds promptly to customer needs.
7. Able to provide information about the airport to the public and assist travelers.
8. Perform light cleaning inside bus (i.e. clean windows, empty trash, sweep).
9. Assist passengers in boarding or exiting the vehicle as necessary, including operation of wheelchair lifts and restraints; under some circumstances, assist passengers with baggage.
10. Provide assistance to ADA Passengers
11. Ability to work well with others and adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with schedule changes, delays, or unexpected events.
12. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email [email protected], call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

For other questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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