Austin Water Pipeline Technician Coordinator

City of Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$29 - $36•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. The AW Pipeline Technician Coordinator positions will work collaboratively to create work packets ensuring that all the frontend work is complete prior to handing off the packet to the appropriate work crew to complete. The AW Pipeline Technician Coordinators will handle logistical details such as traffic control, permit gathering, and checking laterals. Staff will be responsible for high level problem solving and thinking creatively.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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 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.
This position requires that newly hired employees must be able to obtain appropriate class of Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment.
Employees must 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.

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.