Temporary - AW Pipeline Technician Worker

Posting Title Temporary - AW Pipeline Technician Worker Job Requisition Number COA092422 Position Number T61008 Job Type Full-Time Division Name PO Collection Systems Maint Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must obtain the appropriate class of Commercial Driver's License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment.
• Positions in water distribution must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
• Positions in wastewater collection must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
• For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants

To learn more about what it means to be an Austin Water Pipeline Technician Worker and the benefits of working for Austin Water, please click here for our informational brochure.

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 the position.

Please detail on the application any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs included on the application. Please include contact information for previous employers. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used. Please note that we are not accepting resumes so a complete application is essential.

General Pre-Employment Requirements:

If you are identified as a top candidate 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.

If you are identified 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.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class "C" 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.

Commercial Driver's License

This position requires a 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.

Work Environment

This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with operating heavy equipment outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and rain. This position will include cross training in operations of various equipment. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify work load on demand and multitask. Position requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

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 Austin Water's Respiratory Protection Program.

Physical Requirements

This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing heights of up to 20 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs., descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a SRL Body Harness that supports up to 283 lbs., including 18 lbs. of equipment, and lifting and/or carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., unassisted.

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements

Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a physical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment Functional (FC) strength/agility test (with or without accommodations) to be considered for this position.

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.

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.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $22.88 per hour, based on experience.

Hours

Positions hours Monday - Friday; 76:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (On call rotation 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

All employees are required to be available for overtime, call-back, and on-call for emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Close Date 09/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location North Service Center - 901 W Koenig, Austin TX 78756 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Experience interacting directly with customers and providing a high level of customer service
• Experience using blueprints, construction documents, underground utility drawings, map grids, or computerized mapping software
• Experience setting up temporary traffic control devices
• Computer navigation skills and familiarity with a computer work order system
• Experience operating heavy equipment such a backhoe, mini-excavator, skid steer, etc.

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 in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assists in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of a variety of electronics, hand, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical power tools and equipment.
• Assists in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of various safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and SOPs.
• Assists in asset control and inventory activities and supports crew members on job sites.
• Assists in reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings, meters, gauges, and videos.
• Performs labor intensive work and assists in excavation, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Assists in the completion of paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary.
• Learns how to respond to citizen questions, concerns, and complaints.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Skill in reading diagrams and technical drawings.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety.
• Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
• Ability to act as a member of a confined space entry team and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of an SRL Body Harness that supports up to 283 pounds as designated by work area.
• Ability to use SCBA, respirator, and other confined space equipment as designated by work area.
• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require lifting and carrying equipment and supplies within up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to safely perform operations and maintenance tasks that may require working in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work various shifts, on-call, and/or call back hours.
• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require climbing to heights of up to twenty (20) feet on ladders that support up to 300 pounds.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA

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