Drainage Operations & Maintenance II - Open Waterways

City of Austin•Austin, TX

9d•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 role involves working in storm water management facilities and on-stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments. It also includes performing traffic control at job sites, 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. Additionally, the position involves landscape maintenance, performing tasks during emergency situations, preparing daily documentation, and participating in on-the-job and skill-based training.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including 6 months experience in operation of heavy duty equipment.
One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Must maintain a good driving record.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment such as Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, Haul Tractor with Lowboy trailer, Gradall, and Track Loader.
Experience setting up and/or conducting Traffic control.
Experience with the One Call System.
Experience driving Dump Truck and Trailer.
Experience planning routes to jobsite.

Responsibilities

Operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
Drive trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, including concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers.
Perform and may train others in preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs.
Report malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.
Skillfully operate and perform 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.
Perform work in storm water management facilities and on-stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
Perform traffic control at job sites; place and gather cones, warning signs, and barricades; flag traffic; set forms; install guard rails.
Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, place hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department.
Perform and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
Perform tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during and after business hours.
Prepare daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required.
Participate in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Check jobsite for marked hazards.
Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.
May occasionally train others.