Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Austin Watershed Protection)

City of Austin•Town of Sherman, NY

11d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs construction and maintenance work in specialized programs within a public works department, using standard techniques to construct and maintain storm drainage infrastructure. The work includes assisting with construction and rehabilitation of drainage systems and involves some public contact. The position is assigned to the Open Waterways section of the Operations Branch in the Watershed Protection Department, with routine vegetation maintenance—including mowing and weed eating in creek channels—as a primary focus. Work is based at 9200 Sherman Rd., Austin, Texas. The position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work outside normal business hours may be required, including rotating shifts during weather events and on-call assignments that may result in call-backs. This is an Essential Employee position; during extraordinary situations or emergencies, employees may be called back, have their schedules modified, work at a designated site, or remain on-site to support operations and recovery. The role requires a valid Class C driver’s license and a good driving record. External new hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation requirements. A written and/or equipment operation skills assessment may be required. A criminal background investigation is not required.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in maintenance, construction, and/or concrete work.
Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
Knowledge of applicable Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices provisions.
Ability to learn stormwater facility, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance work.
Ability to learn safety regulations and demonstrate safe operation of hand and power tools, light and heavy equipment, and two-way radios.
Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete online training.
Ability to improve the quality of completed maintenance and repairs while minimizing rework.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with City employees and the public.
Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including outdoor work and occasional lifting or carrying up to 90 pounds.
Must be agreeable to on-call assignments and possible call-backs to work.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative equipment maintenance and minor repairs before leaving for job sites; complete checklists and use ZONAR to report malfunctions and repair needs.
Use hand tools and operate and maintain gas-, diesel-, and propane-powered equipment, including pneumatic jack hammers, air compressors, generators, chain saws, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, tampers, rollers, arrow boards, cut-off saws, and re-bar cutters.
Perform traffic control at job sites by placing and gathering cones, warning signs, and barricades; flag traffic; set forms; and install guard rails.
Build forms and concrete structures such as headwalls, inlets, and retaining walls; pour concrete; grade bedding material for pipe placement; set steel street plates; and place hot- or cold-mix asphalt and other road-maintenance materials.
Perform landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing, seeding, laying sod, and erosion control work such as installing rock berms and silt fences.
Work in stormwater management facilities and on stream-bank stabilization and erosion-control projects in open waterways and wet environments.
Perform assigned tasks during emergencies, including floods, severe weather, and accidents, during and outside regular business hours.
Prepare daily documentation, including trip logs, inventory and material requisition forms, and other required forms.
Participate in on-the-job and skills-based training to meet team and department goals, including working toward obtaining a CDL.
Perform routine vegetation maintenance, including mowing and weed eating in creek channels.