Drainage Operations and Maintenance I or II - Open Waterways

Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance I or II - Open Waterways

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Drainage Operations and Maintenance I

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in maintenance and/or construction.
• 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 or B Commercial Driver License ( CDL ), as defined by appropriate work group.
• Must maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:
Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards; and occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds and indoor activity.

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II:

• 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 or Certifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing; exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards; and occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds and indoor activity.
Notes to Applicants

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position will report to the Open Waterways section of the Field Operations Division.

SALARY RANGE :
Drainage Operations and Maintenance I: $22.82 - $25.78
Drainage Operations and Maintenance II: $23.44 - $26.83

RETENTION INCENTIVE BONUS : DOM I, II:
This position may be eligible to participate in the Watershed Protection Department Employee Retention Incentive Plan intended to compensate regular full-time employees in field operations and engineering specific titles. You may receive a bonus of up to $5000! The payment schedule is:
* $1250 after 90 days of employment
* $1250 after 180 days of continuous employment
* $1250 after one (1) year of continuous employment
* $1250 after two (2) years of continuous employment

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Please click here | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov for more information.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT For DOM I:
This position requires a Valid Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) as defined by appropriate work group or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must maintain a good driving record. 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.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT For DOM II:
This position requires a Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within (90) days of hire or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must maintain a good driving record. 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.

CRMINIAL BACKGROUND :
A criminal background investigation is not required.

ASSESSMENTS :
May be subject to a written and/or Equipment Operation Skills Assessment(s).

EDUCATION :
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.A resume may be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application.A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.Your work history must include the employer’s name and address, job title, supervisor’s name, and employer contact number, the month and year of employment, and whether it was full or part-time work. Each work history should include a detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
SEE NOTES TO APPLICANTS
Hours
40 hours per week - Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.
Job Close Date 03/20/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 9200 Sherman Road, 78742 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating heavy equipment (such as excavator, rubber tire loader, skid loader, Gradall, haul tractor with lowboy trailer, track loader).
• Experience conducting Traffic control.
• Experience with the One Call System.
• Knowledge of trenching and excavating safety.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Drainage Operations and Maintenance I
Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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.


Drainage Operations and Maintenance I
Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in maintenance and/or construction. One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL). Do you have a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with endorsements within 90 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires continuous outdoor activity and indoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying and lifting up to ninety (90) pounds. Are you able to perform the duties as required of the position with or without accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside of regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

* Please tell us the total number of years of experience you have operating Gradall excavator, rubber tire loader, skid loader, haul tractor with low-boy trailer, and track loader. Please elaborate on the specific tasks you performed with this equipment.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is the purpose of the Tapper area of a Traffic control setup?
(Open Ended Question)
* How do the One Call or 811 systems work and what is its purpose? Please be as detailed as possible.
(Open Ended Question)
* What are the general rules and/or best practices for trenching and excavating safety?
(Open Ended Question)
* Were you referred to this job opportunity by a current Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Resume