Drainage Ops & Maint II

City of Austin•Austin, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs 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. Qualified to operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program. Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, which includes concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers. Performs and may train others in preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs 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 crew lead or supervisor. Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment, such as 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. Performs work in storm water management facilities and on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments. Performs traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs, and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms; installs guard rails. Proficient in and may train others in building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department. Performs and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control. Performs tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during and after business hours. Prepares daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required. Participates in on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives. Checks jobsite for marked hazards. Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Two (2) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction.
Six (6) months experience in operation of heavy duty equipment.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Maintain a good driving record.
Ability to operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment.
Ability to drive trucks and trailer rigs.
Ability to perform preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs.
Ability to operate and perform maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment.
Ability to perform work in storm water management facilities and on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects.
Ability to perform traffic control at job sites.
Ability to build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, place hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials.
Ability to perform and oversee landscape maintenance.
Ability to perform tasks during emergency situations.
Ability to prepare daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms.
Ability to participate in on-the-job and skill based training.
Ability to check jobsite for marked hazards.
Ability to utilize Job Hazard Analysis.
Knowledge and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions.
Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level.
Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; abd complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.
Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.
Must 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

Extensive experience operating heavy-duty equipment such as excavator, rubber tire leader, skid loader, Gradall, brush truck, backhoe, and/or track loader.
Experience setting up and/or conducting traffic control.
Experience with the One Call System and understand its services.
Experience applying safety procedures while excavating and trenching.
Experience with erosion control including but not limited to tasks, tools and hazards.
Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment.
Drive trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials.
Perform preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs.
Operate and perform maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment.
Perform work in storm water management facilities and on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects.
Perform traffic control at job sites.
Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, place hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials.
Perform and oversee landscape maintenance.
Perform tasks during emergency situations.
Prepare daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms.
Participate in on-the-job and skill based training.
Check jobsite for marked hazards.
Utilize Job Hazard Analysis.
May occasionally train others.