Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Description

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Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Purpose:

This position performs highly skilled construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards.

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.

• Qualified to operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
  
• Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, which includes concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers.
  
• Performs and may train others in 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.). Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.
  
• Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment, such as 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 work in storm water management facilities and on-stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
  
• Performs traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs, and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms; installs guard rails.
  
• Proficient in and may train others in building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department.
  
• Performs and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
  
• Performs tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during and after business hours.
  
• Prepares daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required.
  
• Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
  
• Checks jobsite for marked hazards. Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May occasionally train others.

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 and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.
  
• Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
  
• 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 read and interpret blueprints.
  
• Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
  
• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
  
• Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction, including 6 months experience in operation of heavy-duty equipment.
  
• One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
  
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating heavy equipment, such as Crane, Skid Steer, Forklift and Dump Trucks
  
• Experience with confined space entry
  
• Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  
• Experience setting up and conducting traffic control
  
• Experience in cleanup of trash and/or debris in wet environments, such as removal of objects or trash from creek.
  

Notes to Candidate:

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this position is to maintain and aid the flow of about a mile of creek channels in Waller Creek which consists of limiting vegetation, removal of creek debris, and trash clean-up to prevent flooding.

This position is part of a team that conducts constant maintenance of two side inlets: one on 4th Street and the other on 8th Street. This position will work with the team to trap trash, aid in the clean up of some parts of Shoal Creek, to keep the channels clean, flowing and free of debris. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting at the Waller Creek Tunnel to conduct debris management, particularly due to heavy rain. Responsibilities include collaboration with others and use of physical labor to haul debris, with or without the use carts, and use of a forklift to move debris-filled carts to trash compactors.

The person in this position must contribute to their team and demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, a high regard for safety, ability to problem-solve, and excellent customer service.

SALARY RANGE:

Min: $23.76 - Mid: $27.32

PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION:

2001 E. 5th Street, 78702

DAYS AND HOURS:

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

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 REQUIREMENT:
This position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Must maintain a good driving record. 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.

CRMINIAL BACKGROUND:
A criminal background investigation is not required.

ASSESSMENTS:
A written and Equipment Operation Skills Assessment(s) will be conducted on the top candidate.

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

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

• A resume must be submitted with the employment application but 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.
  

CLOSING DATE:

Please be aware that the job 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.

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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: 2025-12-22