Job Summary

City of Austin is seeking candidates for a position of Street & Bridge Technician on Full Time basis located at Austin, TX. Do not forget to review the job posting carefully before apply online.

Job Title:	Street & Bridge Technician
Company Name:	City of Austin
Job Location:	Austin, TX
Job Type:	Full Time
Job Category:	Government Administration
Job Link Expiry:	2023-04-15
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Job Details:

About the job

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including two (2) years experience in operation of heavy duty equipment and/or concrete finishing.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s 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/lifting up to a minimum of 50lbs., client/ customer contact, and indoor activity.

Notes to Applicants

Overview Of The Position

This position works in the Public Works Department Utilities and Structures Division. 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.

This position will primarily assist in utility excavation repairs or concrete maintenance. The Street & Bridge III will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance and document processes into a work order management database (Maximo). In addition, the Tech III will be responsible for training lower level staff on equipment and/or job related tasks.

Department Mission

At the Public Works Department, 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.

The Public Works Department values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity. These values are supported by how we work while exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. This includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click Here to review.

Application Details

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

Driving Requirement

The Street & Bridge Technician III requires a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ). If you have a current out of state Driver License/Commercial Driver License, you will be required to obtain a valid Texas Class A license within 90 days of date of hire.

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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

This position may require a skills assessment.

If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

90 Day Provision For Additional Vacancy

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Pay Range

$23.62 – $27.42

Hours

Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm.

Fridays & Saturdays as needed.

Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

Job Close Date

11/04/2022

Type of Posting External

Department Public Works

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Technical

Location 6301 Harold Ct., Austin, TX 78721

Preferred Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating the following heavy equipment: Drum Truck, Front End Loader, Excavator & Mini Excavator, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Volume-Metric Concrete Truck, Haul Truck, and Dump Truck.
• Experience Hauling Equipment.
• Experience working on projects that met ADA Standards and City of Austin Specifications Design.
• Experience setting up (forming, layout, excavating) and finishing concrete projects.
• Experience with asphalt repair.
• Experience with specialty concrete finishes.
• Experience overseeing or leading construction and/or road construction crews.

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 and Screed, Vacuum Street Sweeper, Milling Machine, Chip Spreader, Crack Sealer, Gradall, Maintainer-Motor Grade, and Mini-Excavator. Operates specialized heavy equipment such as Backhoe/Loader, Pneumatic Roller, Steel Wheel Roller, and Skid Loader; as well as other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction as assigned by the division. Drives trucks 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 (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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.

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 a Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Do you have a Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) by your hire date? * 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? * The work hours for this position will vary depending on business need, and may require overtime hours extending beyond the end of the regularly scheduled workshift and on weekends. This position is also considered Essential to maintain critical operations and 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. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? * Please describe your experience operating the following heavy equipment including the following: Drum Truck, Front End Loader, Excavator & Mini Excavator, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Volume-Metric Concrete Truck, Haul Truck, and Dump Truck. Include years of experience with each

• The minimum qualifications for the Street and Bridge Operations Tech III include Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) 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. Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Do you meet the minimum qualifications for one of the above listed positions?
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience hauling heavy equipment.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience working on projects that met ADA Standards and City of Austin Specifications Design.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience setting up (forming, layout, and excavating) and finishing concrete projects?

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience with asphalt repairs.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with specialty concrete finishes.

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience overseeing or leading construction and/or road construction crews.

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

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