AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate - Handcox WTP

Posting Title AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate - Handcox WTP Job Requisition Number COA092371 Position Number 115251 Job Type Full-Time Division Name WTP4 Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a similar work environment such as process control, plant operations, construction, or in the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Thirty (30) semester hours of relevant formal education from an accredited institute may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Must obtain appropriate TCEQ License as specified by position within one (1) year of employment:

• Water Treatment Plant or Water Distribution Systems Facility: TCEQ Class D Water Operator License.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant or Wastewater Collection System Facility: TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or Class I Collection System License.
• Must obtain the appropriate TCEQ Class C Water/Wastewater, Water Distribution or Class II Wastewater Collection System License before Class D License expires.
• May require a Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.
• Valid current Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification.

Notes to Applicants

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information. Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion.

Handcox WTP is one of three Austin Water Treatment Plants that draw water from the Colorado River and treat it to drinking water quality. The water treatment process includes screening, disinfection, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration to ensure that citizens are provided with clean and safe water. Handcox WTP can process 50 million gallons per day.

This position is responsible for performing water treatment plant operations and maintenance task, which includes but is not limited to:

• Operations: process control, monitoring systems, managing chemical dosage in water basins, testing water samples, and recording and reporting water samples readings.
• Maintenance: performing mechanical work on plant equipment, such as preventative and scheduled maintenance, diagnostic and corrective maintenance, new equipment installation and equipment rebuilds.

To learn more about what it means to be a Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate and the benefits of working for Austin Water, please click here for our informational brochure.

For general information about a career as a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant System Operator, click HERE.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an 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.

These positions will be filled at the following location:

Handcox Water Treatment Plant

6800 North F.M. 620, Austin, Texas 78726

Days and Hours: Required to rotate between working an 8-hour shift in Maintenance from

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and working a 12-hour shift in Operations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and/or 7:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.

• This position is considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, and on-call.

Technical Licensure:

• This Associate position requires employees to obtain a Class D Water Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within one (1) year of employment. TCEQ may restrict granting an occupational license to individuals with certain criminal convictions. To review TCEQ's criminal conviction guidelines, go online to TCEQ.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid current Texas Class "C" 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. To be considered for a driving position, 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.

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require that you 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.
• Selected candidate 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.

Confined-Space Entry Requirements:

• 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).

Climbing Requirements:

• 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.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
• Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, heavy equipment and computer software used, and employment dates.
• Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will be considered incomplete. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.
• Responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range

$23.04 - $26.50 per hour

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.(Maintenance)

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 AM. to 7:00 PM or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.(12-hour shifts - Operations).

• Required to rotate between working in Maintenance and Operations.
• This position is considered essential and may be required to work on weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, and on-call.

Job Close Date 09/19/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Handcox WTP: 6800 North F.M. 620, Austin, TX 78726 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical industrial equipment including hydraulic systems.
• Previous pumping distribution or water treatment experience in a municipal water system.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order and asset management, basic computer navigation skills, and the ability to learn new software applications.
• Training and/or experience in welding and the use of oxygen and acetylene torch (cutting, brazing, soldering, etc.).
• Knowledge of safety practices in the workplace including confined space entry, ladder climbing, water and boat safety, and hazardous chemicals.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists with process cont