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

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 18 years old.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Physical Requirements:
Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor/dust hazards, electrical hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to a minimum of 50lbs., client/ customer contact, and indoor activity.
Notes to Applicants
Get a jump-start with your career!

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 under 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!

Department Mission:

At the Transportation Public Works Department, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin. We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure. Learn more about what we do in the Transportation Public Works Department.

The Transportation Public Works Department values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity. These values are supported by how we work; exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.

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Application Details:

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, your starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.


Travel:

The Transportation Public Works Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to different locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Essential Employee:

This position is considered "essential" to maintain critical operations and core services, including public health, safety, and utility services, in the event of an emergency. This means employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency closure of City operations.


90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

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.

Learns to seal roadway cracks, pours 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.

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.

• 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.

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.