Drainage Ops & Maint II

City of Austin•Town of Sherman, NY

1d•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. The City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities, committed to public service grounded in Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Two (2) years experience in maintenance and/or construction.
6 months experience in operation of heavy duty equipment.
Knowledge and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.
Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
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; and complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
Must maintain a good driving record.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite (applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months).

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspection on equipment and city fleet vehicle.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, Skid Loader, Gradall, Brush Truck, Backhoe, and Track Loader.
Experience setting up and/or conducting Traffic control.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work plans.
Experience restoring and stabilizing creek channel banks with erosion control materials such as limestone blocks, rock rip rap, and soil lifts.

Responsibilities

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.
May occasionally train others.