Drainage Operations & Maintenance III - "HIRING IN PROCESS - Please do not apply" to this 90-day requisition hire

City of Austin•Town of Sherman, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. 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. The City of Austin offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits, retirement security, sustainable transportation options, wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, mental health support, career growth, professional development, leadership opportunities, and modern workspaces. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. This is a Drainage Operations and Maintenance III position, a 90-day provision hire. The purpose of this role is to perform 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. Work includes traffic control set up in construction zones, and drainage right of ways maintenance generated by customer service requests (CSR). The position may be occasionally required to function as a heavy equipment operator lead as assigned. The Open Waterways Division of the Austin Watershed Protection is seeking to fill this position.

Requirements

Knowledge and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job
Ability to work and occasionally lead activities in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance
Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral and computerized instructions, log onto a computer and train others in the completion of electronic forms, reports, and on-line training
Must possess skills to produce finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework
Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks
Train others in the use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites
Sufficient math skills to calculate areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction, including two (2) years' 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’s License (CDL)
Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire
Must maintain a good driving record
This position requires a Texas Commercial Driver License, or the ability to acquire one by your hire date
External New Hires 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
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
Candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience driving and hauling dump truck and trailer, haul rig with trailer or similar heavy equipment
Extensive experience operating heavy equipment such as excavator, rubber tire loader, skid loader, gradall, brush truck, backhoe, 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, soil lifts
May be asked to read and interpret engineering drawings

Responsibilities

Operates a minimum of two types of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program
Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials
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)
May demonstrate leadership in enforcing safety measures: i.e., crew wears proper safety equipment and uses required safety devices on jobsites including traffic control barricades & signs, trench boxes, and adequate lighting for work at night
Checks jobsite for marked hazards
Document hazards and conduct Job Hazard Analysis meetings as needed
Perform work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments
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 crew lead or supervisor
Performs and oversees landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control
Performs assigned tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during regular business hours and after hours
Participates in and conducts on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Load and unload equipment on a trailer
Transport heavy equipment with a dump truck and trailer to and from the job site
Make sure all equipment is safe to use prior to operation
Operate equipment to finish job tasks according to instructions from crew lead
Read and interpret engineers' detailed job plans
Fill-in for the crew lead during their absence, which involves managing multiple crew members

Benefits

Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development
Leadership opportunities
Low-cost medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave time
Career development opportunities