Austin Watershed Protection - Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant

City of Austin • Seminole, TX

11d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs construction, rehabilitation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance work related to storm drainage infrastructure and stormwater management. The role includes evaluating the condition and functionality of pipes, inlets, culverts, and related drainage structures to support proper flow and compliance with safety and operational standards. Work uses standard construction and maintenance techniques, may involve public contact, and takes place in outdoor, open-waterway, and wet-environment settings.

The position performs equipment checks and minor repairs, uses hand and power tools and gas-, diesel-, or propane-powered equipment, and assists with traffic control, concrete and road repairs, landscaping, erosion control, stream-bank stabilization, and stormwater facility work. The employee prepares daily logs and requisitions, participates in training including CDL training, and may be assigned emergency work during or outside normal business hours. This is an essential employee position and may require on-call work, call-backs, schedule changes, or assignment to a designated work site during emergencies.

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 (TMUTCD) provisions.
• Ability to learn skills related to stormwater management facilities and their reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
• 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 finished maintenance and repairs while minimizing rework.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with City employees and the public.
• Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform the physical activities and tolerate the exposures described in the posting, including lifting or carrying up to 90 pounds.
• Must be agreeable to on-call assignments and possible call-backs; schedule may change during weather events.

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-, or propane-powered equipment, including jack hammers, air compressors, generators, saws, mowers, trimmers, rollers, tampers, and related equipment.
• Perform traffic control at job sites by placing and collecting cones, signs, and barricades; flag traffic; set forms; and install guard rails.
• Build concrete forms and construct concrete structures such as headwalls, inlets, and retaining walls; pour concrete and prepare bedding material for pipe placement.
• Set steel street plates, place hot or cold asphalt mix, and use other materials for general road maintenance and repairs.
• Perform landscape maintenance, including tree trimming, mowing, seeding, laying sod, and erosion-control work such as rock berms and silt-fence installation.
• Work on stormwater management facilities, 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 or outside regular business hours.
• Prepare daily trip logs, inventory and material requisition forms, and other required documentation.
• Participate in on-the-job and skills-based training to support team and department goals, including training toward obtaining a CDL.
• Inspect and monitor storm-drain systems and evaluate the condition and functionality of drainage infrastructure.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave time.
• Competitive retirement plan and access to the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Career development and professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance programs.
• Wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed