Street & Bridge Operations Technician I - Austin, United States - City of Austin

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Street & Bridge Operations Technician I
Job Requisition Number
COA091893
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name

SBO

Pavement Ops
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Minimum of 18 years old. six (6) months experience in maintenance and/or construction and/or concrete work.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class "C" Driver's License

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
This position works in the Transportation and Public Works Department Pavement and Infrastructure Division.

This position is assigned to the Mill and Overlay work group and will assist to complete the milling and overlay process to repair the 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 Technician I will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance.- To watch a video about Austin Transportation and Public Works,
click here.**Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

For more information on
City of Austin Benefits click here- Driving is considered an essential function of this position. This position requires a Valid Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. 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.- To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation federal regulations and the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Commercial Vehicle Drivers, including alcohol and drug testing as required.- 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.

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Pay Range
- $ $23.56 per hour
Hours

Monday
Friday
7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

- (Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs, and overtime will be required as needed)
Job Close Date

06/20/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Transportation & Public Works
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
6301 Harold Ct. Austin, TX 78721
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

High School Diploma or GED, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Experience Operating Heavy Equipment
Road work construction experience
Class A or B CDL, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

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.

Performs 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.
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, walkbehind roller, arrow board, quickie cutoff saw).
Performs 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.
Performs landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
Perform