Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Required

• 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
Position Overview:
The Street & Bridge Operations Technician position works in the Transportation and Public Works Department District Maintenance Division. The Technician I position will assist with a wide variety Street Maintenance. The position supports a 24/7 operation and will require open availability. The position will assist with Right of Way ( ROW ) maintenance, cutting grass, picking up debris, sidewalk maintenance filling potholes, level ups, surface replacements, and evening up sidewalks. This position will also respond to citizen and customer complaints and requests for service.
At the Transportation and 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, exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.
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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! Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
PLEASE NOTE : Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation. If the position you are applying for has the ability/opportunity to telework, we offer a hybrid schedule to work in office and remotely.
Office Location Notes:
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Class "C" Texas 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.
(If a position requires a class C)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience performing roadwork maintenance and repair.
• Experience performing construction traffic control.
• Experience working with asphalt.
• Experience working on right of way projects.

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. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. Seals roadway cracks, pours and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs.
5. Performs landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
6. Performs assigned tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.
7. Prepares daily documentation and submits electronic timesheets and other forms as required.
8. Participates in on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
9. Responds to citizen requests by providing them with contact information to resolve their concerns.
Responsibilities - Supervision 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 the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions, as it relates to the job.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the 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.
• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Ability to develop skills in street, bridge, and concrete maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, write and follow written, oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer, complete timesheets and on-line training.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assignments.
• 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 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.