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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Airfield Traffic Systems Construction Technician to join our team! In this role you will get to perform installation of navigational aids, communications systems, and weather monitoring equipment on airfields across the United States National Air Space (NAS).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA's nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.
What You'll Be Doing:
This position works as part of a construction and installation crew installing new or upgrading existing equipment and systems such as navigational aids, air traffic telecommunications systems, and weather monitoring equipment.
The Construction Technician completes projects on airports and at remote facilities in various environments such as on active airfields.
Work will involve civil construction tasks such as excavation, installation, and finishing of small to medium sized concrete foundations, trenching and duct bank installation, minor grading and civil site preparation tasks.
Work also includes supporting teammates with construction and installation of equipment shelters, electrical racks and equipment, pulling and connecting power and control cables, exothermic welding for grounding and bonding of systems, and other similar tasks.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Candidate must have extensive experience operating heavy equipment such as small excavators, skid loaders, personnel lifts, etc.
Candidate should have experience with duct banks, manholes, steel racks, towers and poles, surveying, concrete work, excavation equipment operations, and airfield systems.
Candidate must be familiar with construction quality and safety best practices.
Candidate must be able to read, interpret, and implement project drawings, specifications, and client orders and standards.
Candidate should have experience with the use of basic electrical test equipment and concrete quality control requirements.
100% travel is required throughout the United States, its territories and possessions, and anywhere federally owned and operated air traffic equipment is operated.
Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by the federal authorities will be performed.
Must be able to pass fleet driver motor vehicle history check as well as DOT physical requirements.
5 plus years of experience required.
High school diploma required. Post high school education such as trade school or professional certification(s) is preferred.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Terrific customer service skills - a history of working directly with customers and site owners
Computer skills - experience working with Microsoft Office for daily and weekly reporting
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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