AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate - Remote Facilities

Posting Title AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate - Remote Facilities Job Requisition Number COA092521 Position Number 104795 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Remote Facilities Minimum Qualifications

AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate:

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

Austin Water's Remote Facilities Division operates and maintains package plants that treat wastewater in residential, rural, and agricultural areas in and around the Austin area.

This position is responsible for performing wastewater 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 an AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate, please click here for our informational brochure.

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

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.

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 may be filled at the following locations:

Remote Facilities

7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724; primary location (various locations occasionally)

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm

Work Location/Days and Hours:

• Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management's discretion.
• All positions may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, and on-call.

Technical Licensure:

• The Associate position requires employees to obtain a Class D Wastewater 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. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City's Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

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 ladders and working at heights of up to 200 feet and descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a required SRL body harness that supports 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.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Pay Range

$23.44 - $26.83 per hour

Hours

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

Job Close Date 10/17/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating and performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Experience working in an industrial setting; which could include treatment plant, oil, gas or refinery, mining, automotive and heavy machinery repair.
• Experience performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process control and process optimization.
• Training or experience in plumbing or pipefittin