Drainage Operations and Maintenance Crew Lead

Job description

Posting Title: Drainage Operations and Maintenance Crew Lead

Job Requisition Number: COA091135

Position Number: 104373

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Davis Wtp

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to construction or drainage maintenance, including three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience. One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within (90) 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, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds ,and Indoor activity.

Notes to Applicants

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When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related equipment and computer software used.

If you are selected to interview:

• Your skill level in the operation of a 13 speed standard/manual transmission tanker truck will be assessed with a required minimum passing score of 70%.

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 90 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 90 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Driving Requirements:

This position requires a Current Texas Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of employment. 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.

This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water worksites.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range: $27.16 – $32.87

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, On-Call as required

Job Close Date: 03/06/2024

Type of Posting: External

Department:Austin Water Utility

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable

Category: Technical

Location: Handcox WTP, 6800 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience working with and hauling sludge material.
• Knowledge of treatment plant sludge processing.
• Background experience in sludge hauling operations and procedures.
• Advance experience driving manual speed 18-wheelers.
• Vast experience with actual highway driving using 18-wheelers.
• Experience in training Class A CDL driver/operators
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

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.

1. Read and interpret engineering drawings and work plans, assigning job duties, monitoring task completion and quality of work, as well as train and lead large, sometimes multiple work crews ; act as supervisor as needed.
2. Ensures sufficient materials, proper tools and equipment are delivered to the jobsite in a timely manner.
3. Coordinates crew’s work with other crews or groups of city employees.
4. Checks jobsite for marked hazards, and finds utility lines. Fill out Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and conduct safety briefing.
5. Operates and trains others on heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
6. Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials. This equipment to include Haul Rig with Low Boy trailer, Concrete mix truck, Volumetric Concrete Truck, Tandem Dump trucks with trailers.
7. Conducts all proper pre-trip inspections, including ZONAR and written forms 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 supervisor.
8. Operates and oversees maintenance of 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).
9. Perform work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
10. Oversees traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms, installs guard rails.
11. Responsible for landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
12. Performs and assigns tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.
13. Participates in and conducts on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, 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 of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Ability to work and lead activities in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
• Demonstrates skill and experience in the proper operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment, with the safety practices in the operating of that equipment and two way radios.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) provisions.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and computerized instructions; complete electronic forms, reports, and on-line training.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to produce finished quality construction with minimum rework.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

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 (*).

1. * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to construction or drainage maintenance, including three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience. One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

1. * How many years of actual city highway Class A CDL tractor/trailer driving experience do you have?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• More than 7 years

1. * Which statement best describes your skill level in driving an 18 speed commercial vehicle?

• I do not have experience driving an 18 speed vehicle.
• Basic: On the job training but no actual driving experience and no experience loading and unloading heavy equipment.
• Intermediate: Able to shift through all 18 gears and downshift to appropriate RPM's.
• Advanced: Able to shift through all 18 gears, downshift to appropriate RPM's and experience loading and unloading heavy equipment.

1. * How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory role overseeing staff in a commercial driving environment?

• None
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• Five (5) to seven (7) years
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years
• More than ten (10) years

1. * This position is scheduled to work a 4-day, 10 hour per day shift and will require availability to work overnight shifts and to be “on call” and available to respond to “call back” assignments outside of the scheduled workday, as required by the departments business needs. Are you willing and able to fulfill these requirements?

• Yes
• No

1. * This position involves work in the following conditions: continuous outdoor 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, and crawling? Will you be able to fulfill these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

1. * 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 (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

1. * This position is categorized as "Essential Personnel". Essential Personnel are considered critical positions and may be required to work during emergencies outside of or in addition to the normal schedule. If offered the position, are you willing to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as mandated by the needs of the business?

• Yes
• No

1. * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.