Street and Bridge Operations Technician III (TPW Pavement Operations)

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 the direction of Crew Lead or Supervisor, this position performs highly skilled street, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation for Austin Transportation and Public Works, incorporating standard maintenance, construction, and repair techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. This position is required to proficiently operate light and heavy motorized equipment as assigned by the division for street, bridge, and sidewalk maintenance.

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.

• Operates specialized trucks such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Bucket Truck, Concrete Mixer, and Volumetric Cement Truck.

• Operates specialized machinery such as Asphalt Distributor, Asphalt Paver, Vacuum Street Sweeper, Milling Machine, Chip Spreader, Crack Sealer, , Motor Grader, Backhoe, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, and Mini-Excavator.

• Operates specialized heavy equipment such as, Pneumatic Roller, Steel Wheel Roller, Rubber Tire Roller, Power Broom, Walk Behind Saw, and; as well as other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction as assigned by the division.

• Drives trucks haul rigs, and trailer rigs, requiring a Class A CDL, to haul equipment and materials. (ex: Oil Transport Trailer)

• Operates and maintains trucks used for general road maintenance and repair work (ex: pick-up trucks, dump trucks, crew cabs, etc.)

• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and minor maintenance and repairs to ensure proper operating conditions prior to leaving for the job site and upon return from the job site (ex: checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc.). Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.

• Operates and performs 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).

• Collects and documents infrastructure repair data using a work order management system.

• Performs and may oversee 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.

• Seals roadway cracks, pours and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards.

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

• Serves as the lead and coordinates the completion and performance of daily crew activities on routine and semi-complex job assignments. May assist in assigning tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.

• Assists lower-level technicians in the performance of tasks as necessary. Trains lower level technicians and other team members 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.); in sealing roadway cracks, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs; in the preparation of daily documentation and other forms as required; and on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

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

• Takes the lead in responding to citizen requests, collecting information, and forwarding to appropriate personnel for action.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, and guidance to 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 (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.

• Knowledge of safety regulations.

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

• Skill in street, bridge, and concrete maintenance and repair.

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

• Skill in multiple facets of concrete finishing such as broom, exposed, colored, and stamped.

• Ability to take a leadership role in enforcing safety measures (i.e., crew wears proper safety equipment, and uses required safety devices on jobsites including traffic control barricades and signs, trench boxes, and adequate lighting for work at night).

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

• Ability to train others.

• 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 work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in maintenance or construction, including two (2) years of experience which were in operation of heavy-duty equipment or concrete finishing. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL).

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 or lifting up to a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, and indoor activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Experience Performing Construction Traffic Control.

• Experience operating the following types of Heavy Equipment: Pneumatic Roller, Backhoe, and/or a Front-End Loader.

• Experience operating the following specialized heavy equipment: chip spreader & asphalt distributer.

• Experience conducting pre/post trip inspections.

• Experience in performing road work maintenance and repair.

• Experience with the seal coat or road overcoat process.

 

Notes to Candidate:

This position works with Austin Transportation and Public Works in the Pavement and Infrastructure Division. This position is assigned to the Sealcoat work group and will assist to complete the sealcoat process to extend the life City of Austin streets. This position will perform 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 that meets required standards. The Street & Bridge Ops Technician III will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street, bridge, and sidewalk maintenance.

At Austin Transportation and Public Works, 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.

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.

Pay Rate: $25.22 - $29.70 per hour.

Location: 4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin, TX 78744

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs, and overtime will be required as needed.

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Assessment: This position requires a skills assessment.

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

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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.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

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

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