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Utility Specialist

Kenton County Airport Board
Burlington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

CLASS SUMMARY

Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airport underground utilities systems. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Perform or manage maintenance and repair of airport utilities systems to include:
    • Electric/Data
    • Water
    • Gas
    • Storm
    • Sanitary
    • Irrigation
  • Project review for new utility systems on an as needed basis.
  • Install temporary meters for construction use.
  • Plan and perform utility locates.
  • Performs servicing and testing of plumbing equipment.
  • Performs or manages water main, fire hydrant and other water system repair.
  • Perform monthly generator testing, manage annual load bank testing process.
  • Perform meter reading for gas, water and electric in tenant and leased spaces.
  • Operates gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and light pieces of equipment such as backhoes, tractors, runway brooms, tractor mowers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and snowplows.
  • On-call 24/7 to respond to system problems.
  • Complete work orders and record time/material utilized.
  • Performs on-call duties, specific position assignments will vary based on department needs.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: HSD/GED

Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • Valid driver's license
  • Journeyman Trade Plumber or Electrical License
  • Cross Connection and Control Testers license
  • Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)
  • Valid commercial driver’s license (or ability to acquire Class A CDL within 6 months of hire date)

Additional Security Levels Required (Customs or Police Department) - Yes

Airfield Driving - This position requires driving on the airfield area.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

  • Kentucky State Plumbing Code.
  • Testing and repair of cross connection devices.
  • Wide variety of hand and power tools.
  • Test and repair of water meters.
  • OSHA Standards, Airfield and FAA Regulations.
  • Electrical Safe Work Practices.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN

  • Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

Why Join Us? BENEFITS:

  • 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
  • Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
  • CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
  • Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
  • KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
  • Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
  • Onsite Fitness Facilities

Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport, whether it be this role or another.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Salary : $2,100

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