Austin Water Pipeline Technician Coordinator

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Austin Water Pipeline Technician Coordinator

City of Austin Austin, TX, United States

Job Description:

Austin Water Pipeline Technician Coordinator

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:


Licenses or Certifications:
Notes to Applicants

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may also be used to fill additional AW Pipeline Technician Coordinator positions within Pipeline Operations.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:
A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for the position.

Please detail on the application any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs included on the application. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete application. Using “see resume” (or similar) on the application or in the supplemental questions will be considered an incomplete application which will be disqualified.

This position will require a skills assessment.

License and Certification Requirements:
Positions in Water Distribution require a Class C Water Distribution License or higher from TCEQ required at time of hire. A Surface Water License may substitute for the Class C Water Distribution License.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ). 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Job offers are contingent upon on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Work Environment
This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with responding to water emergencies, line locating, and leak detection in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and rain. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify work load on demand and multitask. Position requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$28.29 - $34.80

Hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, with weekend rotation

Must be available for mandatory overtime, call back, and on-call for emergency response on nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required by business needs.
Job Close Date 01/02/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Glen Bell Service Center - 3907 S. Industrial Blvd Preferred Qualifications

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.

Performs required field investigations duties: performs test-shutout, identifies/notifies impacted customers, reviews traffic control needs, inspects area for obstacles/obstructions, and ensures utilities have been properly marked. Coordinates with operation and maintenance supervisors to ensure timely planning of infrastructure improvement and heavy maintenance project needs by work crews. Ensures utility notification groups are contacted when excavation greater than 18 inches will occur 1-call. Tracks and requests needed permits to ensure proper agencies are notified ( ROW /Permits, DAPC , TxDOT). Ensures all preparation work and notifications are complete 24 to 48 hours prior to work beginning. Coordinates with traffic control contractor to ensure there is a safe work zone for workers. Closes out work orders - provides Quality Assurance review of repair work order and makes updates to work order databases. Generates reports as needed. Handles other projects as assigned. Subject to various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours.

Responsibilities - Supervision 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.



Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
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.

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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from High School or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in general construction maintenance to include four (4) years water and wastewater underground utility construction maintenance. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? * Please select the type of TCEQ Water License that you possess. * This position requires a valid Texas Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL). Do you have a valid Texas Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to acquire a Texas Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of employment? * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement? * This position will require you to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, outside of the regular shift schedule. It will also require you to participate in an On-Call Shift rotation program and respond to after-hours emergencies. Both the overtime and On-Call shift can require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Can you meet this requirement? * How many years of general construction maintenance do you have? * How many years of experience do you have with hands-on construction, maintenance, and/or repair of water or wastewater infrastructure? * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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