Drainage Operations and Maintenance Assistant - For Ees in WPD - Closed Systems Employees Only

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in maintenance and/or construction and/or concrete work.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Class "C" Driver's License. Must maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds ,and Indoor activity.

Notes to Applicants

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position will report to the Construction section of the Closed Systems Storm Rehabilitation group and will be tasked with the installing and repairing of pipelines and concrete structures.

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

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a valid Class C Texas 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.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
A Criminal Background Investigation is not required for this position.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview may be subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION :
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

RETENTION INCENTIVE BONUS :
This position may be eligible to participate in the Watershed Protection Department Employee Retention Incentive Plan intended to compensate regular full-time employees in field operations and engineering specific titles. You may receive a bonus of up to $5000! The payment schedule is:
* $1250 after 90 days of employment
* $1250 after 180 days of continuous employment
* $1250 after one (1) year of continuous employment
* $1250 after two (2) years of continuous employment

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits| Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor's name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept "See Resume" and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Current CDL Driver License
• Flagging and Traffic Control experience
• Pre-Trip and Post-Trip experience
• Construction / Concrete experience

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.

Performs preventative 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, et) Fills out proper checklist and uses ZONAR to report malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.

Uses hand tools and 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, walk behind tamper, re-bar cutter).

Performs traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic, sets forms, installs guard rails.

Builds concrete forms, form concrete structures to include headwalls, inlets and retaining walls, pours concrete, grade bedding material for pipe placement, set steel street plates, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs.

Performs landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control. (rock berms, silt fence installation).

Performs work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.

Performs assigned tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during regular and after business hours.

Prepares daily documentation such as daily trip logs, inventory and material requisition forms, and other forms as required.

Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives, including the obtainment of a CDL .

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I ( TMUTCD ) provisions, as it relates to the job.
• Ability to learn new skills in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
• Ability to learn 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 read, write and follow written, oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer, complete on-line training.
• Ability to show improvement in finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Must learn to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.