Drainage Operations & Maintenance II

City of Austin•Austin, TX

6d•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 operating specialized heavy equipment, driving trucks and trailer rigs, performing preventive equipment maintenance, and operating various gas, diesel, and propane equipment. Work is performed in storm water management facilities, on-stream bank stabilization, and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments. Responsibilities include traffic control, building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing asphalt, and landscape maintenance. The position also involves performing tasks during emergency situations, preparing daily documentation, and participating in training. The role requires checking job sites for marked hazards and utilizing Job Hazard Analysis.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction.
Six (6) months of experience in operation of heavy duty equipment.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Ability to maintain a good driving record.
Knowledge and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions.
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 blueprints.
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.
Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.

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 train others in preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance, and repairs.
Report equipment 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, and 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, including placing and gathering cones, warning signs, and barricades; flagging traffic; setting forms; and installing guard rails.
Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, place hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials for general maintenance and repairs.
Perform and 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 required forms.
Participate in on-the-job and skill-based training to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Check jobsite for marked hazards.
Utilize Job Hazard Analysis.
Occasionally train others.