Austin Watershed Protection-Drainage Operations and Maintenance Crew Lead

City of Austin•Town of Sherman, NY

1d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Leads 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. This position will be leading a team on the ground to perform vegetation management in creek and channel assets. Responsibilities include working closely with supervisor to plan and execute daily tasks, document work performed, perform maintenance on equipment on the job, delegate tasks to team members, and provide overall motivation and support for crew members. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
Ability to work and lead activities in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
Demonstrates skill and experience in the proper operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment, with the safety practices in the operating of that equipment and two way radios.
Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) provisions.
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and computerized instructions; complete electronic forms, reports, and on-line training.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to produce finished quality construction with minimum rework.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other employees.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to construction or drainage maintenance, including three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience.
One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
Must maintain a good driving record.
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License.
Job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating and repairing equipment related to mowing and brush clearing
Playing a role in leading an operations team in accomplishing daily, weekly, and monthly goals

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings and work plans, assigning job duties, monitoring task completion and quality of work, as well as train and lead large, sometimes multiple work crews ; act as supervisor as needed.
Ensures sufficient materials, proper tools and equipment are delivered to the jobsite in a timely manner.
Coordinates crew's work with other crews or groups of city employees.
Checks jobsite for marked hazards, and finds utility lines. Fill out Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and conduct safety briefing.
Operates and trains others on heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials. This equipment to include Haul Rig with Low Boy trailer, Concrete mix truck, Volumetric Concrete Truck, Tandem Dump trucks with trailers.
Conducts all proper pre-trip inspections, including ZONAR and written forms 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 supervisor.
Operates and oversees maintenance of gas/diesel/propane equipment (i.e., 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).
Perform work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
Oversees traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms, installs guard rails.
Responsible for landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
Performs and assigns tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.
Participates in and conducts on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.