Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker - South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Austin

4d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Job Description: Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker Purpose: Working under close supervision, perform basic tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection or water distribution systems facility, and work in teams to assist with more complex tasks. Using established procedures, provides grounds and facility maintenance, and assists plant operation and maintenance technicians.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Valid current Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• May require valid Texas Commercial Driver License with endorsements within 120 days of hire.
• Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification.
• Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures related to treatment operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimalized numbers, fractions, and percentages.
• Knowledge of ground and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of various powered equipment.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating motorized equipment.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in environments that may have hazardous atmospheres.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 200 feet and to work in confined spaces 100-feet deep.
• Ability to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces.
• Ability to safely wear anti-fall (SRL) body harness for confined space entry that supports up to 283 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operation procedures.
• Ability to take simple readings from meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical experience including but not limited to performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles, machines, or motorized equipment.
• Manual labor experience including but not limited to equipment and building maintenance, routine painting, plumbing, or construction.
• Experience using various industrial lawn care equipment such as gas-powered weed-eater & blowers, hydro-static riding mower, chain saws, pneumatic power tools, pressure washer, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety practices required in an industrial or shop environment.
• Organizational Skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates and checks a variety of powered and non-powered equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, bobcat, weed-eater, vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, rider mower, and front-end loader.
• Adjusts equipment, including chemical feed, as directed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities.
• Assists plant operation and maintenance technicians to perform mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Assists, under direction of licensed operator, with process control tasks such as a basic flow control, sampling, basic laboratory testing, normal operations of pumps and blowers, and adjusting chemical feeds.
• Handles a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous solvents and chemicals.
• Reads and interprets simple drawings and diagrams.
• Reads gauges and meters.
• Maintains records, enters and retrieves data using CMMS software.
• May act as member of confined space team and serve as entrant or assistant.

Benefits

• Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more
• Retention Incentive Bonus: This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days. $500 after 180 days. $1,000 after 1 year. $1,000 after 2 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees