Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications: - Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 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
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :This position reports to the Green Infrastructure section of the Field Operations Division ( FOD ). This position is on a small crew that provides vegetation management services to WPD -maintained assets such as rain gardens, biofiltration ponds, creeks, channels, and open spaces. This field-based role will be on a team of two to three staff performing landscaping, land-management, and stormwater infrastructure maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: rain garden maintenance, debris and trash removal, tree pruning, mowing of WPD managed lands, brush management, invasives removal, seeding, herbicide application, planting, watering, weeding, and collection and hauling of debris.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) or the ability to acquire by your hire date. Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within (90) days of hire. Must maintain a good driving record. 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.
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE :
A job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, complying 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.
ASSESSMENTS :The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
EDUCATION :Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.
RETENTION INCENTIVE BONUS :This position may be eligible to participate in the Watershed Protection Department Employee Retention Incentive Plan intended to compensate regular full-time employees in the Field Operations Division for specific titles. You may receive a bonus of up to $3000! The payment schedule is:
* $500 after 90 days of employment
* $500 after 180 days of continuous employment
* $1000 after one (1) year of continuous employment
* $1000 after two (2) years of continuous employment
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
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ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A resume and cover letter are optional. They do not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable, and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$25.40 - $30.10
Hours
Monday- Thursday;
6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might results in a call-back to work. Voluntary overtime.
Job Close Date 06/26/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6301 Harold Court, 78721 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating heavy equipment (Chipper, Tractor, Grapple Loader)
- Experience performing landscape maintenance
- Experience related to trees and arboriculture
- Experience related to green stormwater infrastructure, such as rain gardens and biofiltration ponds
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 a minimum of two types of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program. Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials. This equipment to include Haul Rig with Low Boy trailer, Concrete mix truck, Tandem Dump trucks with trailers. 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). May demonstrate leadership in enforcing safety measures: i.e., crew wears proper safety equipment, and uses required safety devices on jobsites including traffic control barricades & signs, trench boxes, and adequate lighting for work at night. Checks jobsite for marked hazards. Document hazards and conduct Job Hazard Analysis meetings as needed. Perform work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments. 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 crew lead or supervisor. Performs and oversees landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control. Performs assigned tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during regular business hours and after hours. Participates in and conducts on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide 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 and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I ( TMUTCD ) provisions, as it relates to the job. Ability to work and occasionally lead activities in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance. Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral and computerized instructions; log onto a computer and train others in the completion of electronic forms, reports, and on-line training. Must possess skills to produce finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework. Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks. Train others in the use of a surveyor’s level to maintain elevation grades on project sites. May be asked to read and interpret engineering drawings. Sufficient math skills to calculate areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Drainage Ops & Maintenance III requires High School graduation or GED, plus four (4) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including two (2) years experience in operation of heavy duty equipment. One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described?
* Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment?
* 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 Physical Requirements for this position requires: 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, crawling, carrying up to ninety (90) pounds, lifting up to ninety (90) pounds. Indoor activity. Do you meet the physical requirements of the job?
* This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside of regular business hours?
* Describe your years of experience operating the following equipment: Chipper, Grapple Loader, Tractor
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with landscape maintenance?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with trees. What tasks did you perform?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe the difference between a rain garden and a flood detention pond.
(Open Ended Question)
* Were you referred to this job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)
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