Temporary Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant

City of Austin•Seminole, TX

7d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs construction and maintenance work in specialized public works programs, using standard construction and maintenance techniques to meet required standards. The position assists with construction and rehabilitation of storm drainage infrastructure and involves some contact with the public. It reports to the Closed Systems section of the Operations Branch in the Watershed Protection Department. The role includes preventative equipment maintenance; operation and maintenance of hand tools and gas-, diesel-, or propane-powered equipment; traffic control; construction of concrete forms and structures; road maintenance and repairs; landscape maintenance; and work on stormwater facilities, stream bank stabilization, and erosion control projects. The employee prepares daily documentation, participates in job-related training, and may be assigned emergency work during or outside regular business hours. The role is designated as essential and may require on-call work, schedule changes, or callback during emergencies. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work is physically demanding and primarily outdoors, with exposure to varied weather, noise, and other job-site hazards. The position is based at 6301 Harold Ct., Austin, Texas.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in maintenance, construction, and/or concrete work.
Valid Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; external new hires must meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation requirements.
Knowledge of applicable Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices provisions.
Ability to learn stormwater management facility reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance skills.
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 with City employees and the public.
Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.
Ability to carry or lift up to 90 pounds and perform the stated physical requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative equipment checks and minor maintenance or 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 pneumatic jack hammers, air compressors, generators, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, tampers, rollers, arrow boards, cut-off saws, and re-bar cutters.
Provide traffic control at job sites by placing and gathering cones, warning signs, and barricades; flag traffic; set forms; and install guard rails.
Build concrete forms and 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 asphalt mix and other road-maintenance materials.
Perform landscape maintenance, including tree trimming, mowing, seeding, laying sod, and erosion control work such as rock berms and silt fence installation.
Perform 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 such as floods, severe weather, and accidents, including 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, including training toward obtaining a CDL.