Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

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This position will report to the Downtown Operations section, Waller Creek Tunnel Operations (Lady Bird Lake Crew). This position will work around the shorelines of large bodies of water and must have knowledge of boat safety rules and regulations.

A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required for this position and must be able to operate heavy equipment such as Rubber Tire Loaders, Skid Loader, Brush Truck, Backhoe, etc. needed to perform job duties.

Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Purpose:

This position performs highly skilled construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. 

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.

• Qualified to operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.

• Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, which includes concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers.

• Performs and may train others in 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.

• Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment, such as 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.

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

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

• Proficient in and may train others in building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department.

• Performs and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.    

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

• Prepares daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required.

• Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

• Checks jobsite for marked hazards. Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May occasionally train others.

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 and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.

• Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.

• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.  

• Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.

• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete electronic forms, reports, and online training. 

• Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction, including 6 months' experience in operation of heavy-duty equipment.

• One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

• Must maintain a good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience on pre/post trip inspection on all kind of mobile equipment.

• Experience in flagging or conducting traffic control.

• Experience working around shorelines of large bodies of water with knowledge of boat safety rules and regulations.

• Experience in construction, working with small power equipment and performing work in stream embankments.

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Rubber Tire Loaders, Skid Loader, Brush Truck, Backhoe, etc.

Notes to Candidate:

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position will report to the Downtown Operations section, Waller Creek Tunnel Operations (Lady Bird Lake Crew).

SALARY RANGE:
Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Min: $23.76 - Mid: $27.32

PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION:

2001 E. 5th Street, 78702

Information

• Location: Austin, United States

Industry experience

Education: High School

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Drainage
• Operation & Maintenance
• Operations
• Texas, United States
• Material control specialist
• High Performance Equipment
• Water Treatment Equip