Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant

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Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant

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Job Description:

Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of moderately complex tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection, water distribution systems facility, stormwater pump station, or remote stormwater facility. Performs in both operations and maintenance disciplines with demonstrated competency in both disciplines.

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.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May lead or coordinate a shift or work group as needed.

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.


Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a work environment such as stormwater pump station, process control, operations, water distribution or wastewater collections, construction, or in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Austin Water (AW) positions:


Watershed Protection (WPD) positions:


Physical Requirements:


Preferred Qualifications:


Notes to Candidate:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant will assist with the maintenance of all electronic equipment associated with the Waller Creek storm water bypass tunnel facilities. This position will also operate and supervise a controlled and data acquisition system (SCADA) and troubleshoot programmable logic control systems.

SALARY RANGE:

Watershed Protection Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant

Min: $27.77 - Mid: $33.95

PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION:

2001 E. 5th Street, 78702

DAYS AND HOURS:

40 hours per week - Monday - Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.

BENEFITS:

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Please click here | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov for more information.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a valid Class C Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. 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.

ASSESSMENTS:

May be subject to a written and/or Equipment Operation Skills Assessment(s).

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.


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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-06
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