AW Pipeline Tech Worker (Multiple divisions)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must obtain the appropriate class of Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment.
• Positions in water distribution must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
• Positions in wastewater collection must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
• For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information.

To learn more about what it means to be an Austin Water Pipeline Technician Worker and the benefits of working for Austin Water, please click here for our informational brochure.

These positions may be filled at the following locations, for the following shifts:

Collection System Maintenance
North Service Center, 901 W. Koenig Ln

• Monday - Friday; 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Collection System Services
2600 Webberville Road

• Day shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
• Night shift: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday - Friday
• New employees with Collection System Services will start on the day shift fortraining and then move to the night shift for their regular schedule.

Distribution System Maintenance
Glen Bell Service Center, 3907 S. Industrial Lane

• Day shift: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Night shift: Monday - Friday; 3:30 pm - 12:00 am
• Employees will rotate to the night shift every 7 weeks.

Distribution System Services
3601 S. Industrial Blvd.

• Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Retention Incentive Bonus

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

$500 after 90 days

$500 after 180 days

$1,000 after 1 year

$1,000 after 2 years

When completing the City of Austin employment application:
A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for the position.

Please detail on the application any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs included on the application. Please include contact information for previous employers. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used. Please note that we are not accepting resumes so a complete application is essential.

General Pre-Employment Requirements:
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.

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. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver 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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a current applicable driver’s license, and have no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ). Please review the City of Austin Driving Standards to assess your driving record. DRE will be verified through the Department of Public Safety. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Commercial Driver’s License
This position requires that newly hired employees must be able to obtain appropriate class of Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment. Employees must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

Work Environment
This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with operating heavy equipment outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and rain. This position will include cross training in operations of various equipment. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify work load on demand and multitask. Position requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

Confined Space Entry Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to qualify for Austin Water’s Respiratory Protection Program.

Physical Requirements
This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing heights of up to 20 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs., descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a SRL Body Harness that supports up to 283 lbs., including 18 lbs. of equipment, and lifting and/or carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., unassisted.

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements
Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a physical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment Functional (FC) strength/agility test (with or without accommodations) to be considered for this position.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

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 lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$21.63 - $23.79
Hours
Divisions have varying shifts, including days and nights. Please see shift information by location/Service Center in Notes to Applicants.

All employees are required to be available for overtime, call-back, and on-call for emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Close Date 10/24/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Various Locations, See "Notes to Applicants" Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience interacting directly with customers and providing a high level of customer service.
• Computer navigation skills and familiarity with a computer work order system.

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.
Assists in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment. Assists in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of a variety of electronics, hand, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical power tools and equipment. Assists in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of various safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and SOPs. Assists in asset control and inventory activities and supports crew members on job sites. Assists in reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings, meters, gauges, and videos. Performs labor intensive work and assists in excavation, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater infrastructure. Assists in the completion of paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary. Learns how to respond to citizen questions, concerns, and complaints.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

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 basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Skill in reading diagrams and technical drawings.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
• Ability to act as a member of a confined space entry team and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of an SRL Body Harness as designated by work area.
• Ability to use SCBA , respirator, and other confined space equipment as designated by work area.
• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require lifting and carrying equipment and supplies within up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to safely perform operations and maintenance tasks that may require working in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work various shifts, on-call, and/or call back hours.
• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require climbing to heights of up to twenty (20) feet on ladders that supports weight as designated by work group.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The 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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Austin Water Pipeline Technician Worker are: Be at least 18 years of age. Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing heights in excess of 20 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs., descending into confined spaces up to 30 feet deep with the use of a SRL Body Harness that supports up to 265 lbs., and lifting and or carrying equipment or supplies weighting up to 50 lbs., unassisted. Will you be able to fulfill these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• 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 will require you to obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver License (CDL) with endorsements within 1 year of employment with the City. Please select from the following:

• I have a current Class A CDL
• I have a current Class B CDL
• I am able to obtain appropriate CDL with endorsements within 1 year of hire
• I am not able to obtain appropriate CDL with endorsements within 1 year of hire

* Are you able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in general construction maintenance, general underground utility construction maintenance, or plumbing?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 -6 years
• More than 6 years

* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work-related visa (e.g. H1B or other similar visa)?

• Yes
• No

* This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergency and/or bad weather closures. Do you have the ability to work these additional shifts/hours?

• Yes
• No

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


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