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Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance I

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position operates commercial city vehicles (CDL vehicles) and performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in a large public works department, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. Work includes assisting with the construction and rehabilitation of storm drainage infrastructure. Operates all types of light motorized equipment. Work requires some contact with the public. 

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Drives trucks and trailer rigs.  This equipment may include Haul Rig with Low Boy trailer, Concrete mix truck, Tandem Dump trucks with trailers.

• Operates and maintains trucks used for general road maintenance and repair work (ex: pick-up trucks, dump trucks, crew cabs, etc.).

• Performs preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs to ensure proper operating conditions prior to leaving for the job site (ex:  checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc.).Fills out the proper Pre-trip inspection forms and/or ZONAR to report malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.

• May operate heavy equipment including a track loader, rubber tire loader, backhoe, bobcat, and skid loader.  Participates in on-the-job and Basic Skill Training as part of the Watershed Protection Equipment Training Program in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

• Operates and performs maintenance on gas/diesel/propane equipment (i.e., pneumatic jack hammer, air compressor, generator, chain saw, lawn mower, weed eater, lawn blower, hedge trimmer, gasoline tamper, walk-behind roller, arrow board, quickie cut-off saw).

• Performs traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms, installs guard rails.

• Builds concrete forms, forms concrete structures to include headwalls, inlets, and retaining walls, pours and finishes concrete, inspect and clean inlets, grade bedding material for pipe placement, set steel street plates, places hot asphalt and cold asphalt mix and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs.

• Performs work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.

• Performs landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.   

• Performs assigned tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during regular business hours and after hours.

• Prepares daily documentation such as daily trip logs, inventory and material requisition forms and other forms as required.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.

• Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to demonstrate safety requirements in the performance of assigned tasks to include the safe operation of hand and power tools, and two way radios.

• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.

• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.

• Ability to learn the use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.

• Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in maintenance and/or construction. 

• One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction maintenance and concrete work.

• Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection.

• Experience with municipal storm water infrastructure including pipe, curb inlets, retaining walls, concrete lined channels, rip-rap cover, headwalls and the repair and build of storm drain inlets.

• Experience setting up and conducting traffic control.

• Experience in operating different types of light motorized equipment (such as chainsaws, drills, weed-eaters, and generators).

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL), as defined by appropriate work group.

• Must maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards; and occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds and indoor activity.

Notes to Candidate:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:

Austin Watershed Protection

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position reports to the Closed Systems Section within the Operations Division of Austin Watershed Protection.

LOCATION
6301 Harold Court, Austin, Texas 78721

DAYS AND HOURS
40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.

SALARY RANGE: $23.13 - $26.26

ESSENTIAL STATUS:
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.
 

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
A Criminal Background Investigation is not required for this position.
 

ASSESSMENTS:
The candidate selected to interview may be subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
 

EDUCATION:
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.

• A resume and cover letter is required. The resume does not substitute for a complete employment application.

• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.

• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.

• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.