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

About This Position

 

About Us!

Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

 

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under close supervision, performs general street, bridge, and right of way maintenance, construction and rehabilitation for a large public works department.  Incorporating standard maintenance, construction and repair 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.

• 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.
• Learn to seal roadway cracks, pour 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years old.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class "C" Driver's License.
• If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation with the ability to regularly travel to more than one work location.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Manual labor experience.
• Heavy equipment experience.
• Motivated learner with a growth mindset.

 

Notes to Candidate:

Get a jump-start with your career!
The Street & Bridge Operations Technician Trainee positions work with Austin Transportation Public Works as part of a nine-month program with a career progression focus on excelling in construction for the City of Austin.

You will be training and working alongside 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 & Bridge Operations.

Once in the program, take advantage of the opportunities and amazing benefits by applying to our various available positions!

This position is considered “Essential” to maintain critical operations and core services. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

 

Physical Address:

Address will vary during rotation.

6301 Harold Court

4411 Meinardus Drive

901 Dalton Lane

2412 Kramer Ln

 

Work Schedule:

Shifts will vary during rotation.

Monday - Friday 6:00 - 2:30

Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 4:30

Friday - Monday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm.

*Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

 

Salary Range:

$22.15 per hour

 

 

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Essential Employee: This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

 

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration

Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License and may require employees to obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.

 

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.

Drug Testing: To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and City of Austin drug and alcohol policies.

 

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A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see LinkedIn Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

 

We also recommend you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

 

Close Job Posting: Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

 

Please be aware the Posting End Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

 

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

 

Office Location Notes: Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

 

Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation and Public Works may use the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

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