Austin Water Pipeline Technician Coordinator

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position ensures operational readiness for utility pipeline field operation groups and support operations through scheduling in a timely manner. Performs required field investigations duties: performs test-shutout, identifies/notifies impacted customers, reviews traffic control needs, inspects area for obstacles/obstructions, and ensures utilities have been properly marked. Coordinates with operation and maintenance supervisors to ensure timely planning of infrastructure improvement and heavy maintenance project needs by work crews. Ensures utility notification groups are contacted when excavation greater than 18 inches will occur 1-call. Tracks and requests needed permits to ensure proper agencies are notified (ROW/Permits, DAPC, TxDOT). Ensures all preparation work and notifications are complete 24 to 48 hours prior to work beginning. Coordinates with traffic control contractor to ensure there is a safe work zone for workers. Closes out work orders - provides Quality Assurance review of repair work order and makes updates to work order databases. Generates reports as needed. Handles other projects as assigned. Subject to various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours. May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures related to pipeline operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of training and monitoring of assigned work group.
• Knowledge of moderately complex utility math formulas and metric units, ratio, percent.
• Knowledge of relational databases for data entry, data queries, and generating reports.
• Skill in reading maps, plans, drawings, and electrical equipment.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor with limited oversight.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin Vehicles on official business.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in general construction maintenance, including four (4) years of experience in water and wastewater underground utility construction maintenance.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Positions in water distribution require a Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ. A Surface Water Class C License or higher may substitute for the Class C Water Distribution License.
• Positions in wastewater collection require a Class II Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ.
• For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, ability to wear personal protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise.
• Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres, or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.
• Candidates must be able to qualify for the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines which requires the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 50 feet is required on ladders that support weight as designated by work area.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a drug and alcohol screening test.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC)strength/agility test.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and managing the delivery of construction and/or utility projects to support organizational goals.
• Experience coordinating, collaborating, and working effectively with other departments or units within an organization.
• Experience issuing and obtaining permits, through Rowman, TX Dot and Travis County.
• Experience using mobile devices out in the field such as tablets and laptops.
• Basic skills and abilities with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), GIS programs, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Performs required field investigations duties: performs test-shutout, identifies/notifies impacted customers, reviews traffic control needs, inspects area for obstacles/obstructions, and ensures utilities have been properly marked.
• Coordinates with operation and maintenance supervisors to ensure timely planning of infrastructure improvement and heavy maintenance project needs by work crews.
• Ensures utility notification groups are contacted when excavation greater than 18 inches will occur 1-call.
• Tracks and requests needed permits to ensure proper agencies are notified (ROW/Permits, DAPC, TxDOT).
• Ensures all preparation work and notifications are complete 24 to 48 hours prior to work beginning.
• Coordinates with traffic control contractor to ensure there is a safe work zone for workers.
• Closes out work orders - provides Quality Assurance review of repair work order and makes updates to work order databases.
• Generates reports as needed.
• Handles other projects as assigned.
• Subject to various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Benefits

• medical
• paid leave time
• a great retirement plan
• training opportunities
• Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days. $500 after 180 days. $1,000 after 1 year. $1,000 after 2 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED