Temporary - Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid current Texas Class “C” Driver License.
• May require valid Texas Commercial Driver License with endorsements within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification.

Notes to Applicants

This position is a temporary position, with limited benefits, that is expected to last at least six months with a possible extension.

Ullrich WTP 1000 Forest View, Austin Texas 78746.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid current 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.

Commercial Driver’s License (Treatment Plant Worker):
This position may require newly hired employees to obtain appropriate class of Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements within ninety days 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.

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 perform duties with confidence at sites where descending into confined spaces up to 20 feet deep is required. Safety equipment such as a harness is required for entering confined spaces. Candidates must be able to qualify for Austin Water’s Respiratory Protection Program.

Work Environment:
The Treatment Plant Worker 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. Requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:
Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a physical exam.
Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment Functional (FC) strength/agility test (with or without accommodations) to be considered for this position. Candidates must be able to qualify for Austin Water’s Respiratory Protection Program.

Climbing Requirements:
Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing ladders up to 205 feet is required, and where descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep is required. Safety climb equipment such as harnesses are required for climbing.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. 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: We are not accepting résumés so a complete application is essential.

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.
• 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.

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
$20.80 - $22.88 per hour
Hours
Hours will vary based on location needs and are subject to change. Employees are required to work extended hours, modified shift work, after hours emergency work, bad weather days, and holidays as needed.

Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 08/21/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Ullrich WTP 1000 Forest View, Austin Texas 78746 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Manual labor experience including but not limited to equipment and building maintenance, routine painting, plumbing, or construction.
• Experience using various industrial lawn care equipment such as gas powered weedeater & blowers, hydrostatic riding mower, chain saws, pneumatic power tools, pressure washer, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety practices required in an industrial or shop environment.

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 and checks a variety of powered and non-powered equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, bobcat, weed-eater, vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, rider mower, and front-end loader. Adjusts equipment, including chemical feed, as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities. Assists plant operation and maintenance technicians to perform mechanical maintenance tasks. Assists, under direction of licensed operator, with process control tasks such as a basic flow control, sampling, basic laboratory testing, normal operations of pumps and blowers, and adjusting chemical feeds. Handles a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous solvents and chemicals. Reads and interprets simple drawings and diagrams. Reads gauges and meters. Maintains records, enters and retrieves data using CMMS software. May act as member of confined space team and serve as entrant or assistant.

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 City of Austin policies and procedures related to treatment operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimalized numbers, fractions, and percentages.
• Knowledge of ground and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of various powered equipment.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating motorized equipment.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in environments that may have hazardous atmospheres.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 200 feet and to work in confined spaces 100-feet deep.
• Ability to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces.
• Ability to safely wear anti-fall ( SRL ) body harness for confined space entry that supports up to 283 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operation procedures.
• Ability to take simple readings from meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.

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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

* This position may require you to obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 90 days of employment. Which one best describes your licensure status:

• Have a current CDL
• Able to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire
• Unable to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire

* 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 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 that you be able to work in confined spaces which include the use of a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other confined space equipment. Will you be able to meet these requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)?

• Yes
• No

* 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

* Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. All positions may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, and on call. Are you able to meet the work location and shift assignment requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have doing janitorial work, cleaning and maintaining facilities, and completing ground maintenance work to include landscaping?

• None
• Less than (1) year
• One (1) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

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

• None
• Less than (1) year
• One (1) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

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