Temporary - Street & Bridge Operations Technician Trainee (Multiple Positions Available)

City of Austin

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs general street, bridge, and right of way maintenance, construction and rehabilitation for a large public works department. Incorporating standard maintenance, construction and repair techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. The Street & Bridge Operations Technician Trainee positions work in the Transportation Public Works Department. These positions will be part of a nine-month program with a career progression focus on excelling in construction for the City of Austin. You will be training with mentors who are subject matter experts who will guide you through the program. You will gain exposure and be cross trained in three divisions (Utilities and structures, District Maintenance, and Pavement and infrastructure) within Street and Bridge Operations. After completion of the program, take advantage of the opportunities available and the great benefit packet by applying to various positions that will be available! This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. This position is considered “Essential” to maintain critical operations and core services. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

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.
Supervision and training will be provided so that incumbent may have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations).
Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to demonstrate safety requirements in the performance of assigned tasks to include the safe operation of hand and power tools, light/heavy equipment, and two way radios.
Ability to learn the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.
Ability to learn new skills in street, bridge, and concrete maintenance and repair.
Ability to read, write and follow written, oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer, complete timesheets and on-line training.
Ability to show improvement in finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
Ability to learn to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum of 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Reliable transportation
Ability to travel to more than one work location
Live in Austin, TX
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather

Responsibilities

Learns to perform preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs 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.
Learns to operate and perform maintenance on 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).
Learns to perform traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic; sands bridges, sets forms, builds type III barricades & installs guard rails.
Learn to seal roadway cracks, pour concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs.
Learns to perform 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.
Prepares daily documentation and submits electronic timesheets and other forms as required.
Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Responds to citizen requests by providing them with contact information to resolve their concerns.