Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Senior (For City of Austin Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in a work environment such as stormwater pump station, process control, operations, water distribution or wastewater collections, construction, or in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.

Licenses or Certifications:
Austin Water (AW) positions:

• May require a valid Texas Commercial Driver License with endorsements.
• Valid current Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must be certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Programs at time of promotion and maintain certifications.
• Water Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Surface Water License.
• Water Distribution Systems Facilities: TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License or TCEQ Class B Surface Water License.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
• Collection Systems Facilities: TCEQ Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collection System License.

Watershed Protection ( WPD ) positions:

• May require a valid Texas Commercial Driver License with endorsements.
• Valid current Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must be certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Programs at time of promotion and maintain certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Ability to climb ladders that support up to 300 pounds and work at heights of up to 200 feet.
• Ability to work in spaces, up to 100 feet deep, requiring the use of SRL Body Harness 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.

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 :
The Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Senior will be responsible to maintain and operator the Waller Creek Storm-water Bypass Tunnel Facilities and other storm-water facilities. To include operation of a Supervise Controlled and Data Acquisition System ( SCADA ), troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control and motor-controlled center. Will lead a work group of electronic and electrical technicians in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized debris management facility equipment such as pumps, valve gates, traveling screens, compactors, and blowers valves. Must be able to operate a forklift, Deck/Boom Cranes, skid steer, crew truck and other similar equipment. Other service area will require Confine Space Entry and working in wet locations.

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

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
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. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

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 here for more information.

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 is required. It does 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
$28.29 - $34.80

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This position is considered essential and required to report on-site and is not eligible for telework.

May require working outside of normal business hours, to support storm events including emergency operations, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 04/04/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2001 E. 5th Street, Austin Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge and experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives
• Knowledge and experience in installing programmable water level sensor and dissolve oxygen sensors
• Experience training others on motor control centers, electric gate actuators, submersible pumps and water monitoring devices
• Knowledge and experience working with debris management handling systems. (conveyors, traveling screens, overhead cranes, gate actuators, auger/compactor systems)
• Experience with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) systems to monitoring storm-water pump lift stations, computerized control systems, instrument panels or other similar control systems. Ability to interpret data and make adjustments

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.
Makes process control decisions and assigns process control tasks under normal, temporary, and emergency operating conditions; conducts tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calibrate field instruments, and make changes to chemical pumping rate as required. Maintains balanced and consistent operation of plant equipment based on established process control techniques to ensure maximum efficiency of plant process and to ensure regulatory compliance for effluent quality. Ensures plant processes are always operating within regulated parameters as mandated by State, Federal, and department requirements; reports out-of-compliance occurrences to supervisor and superintendent. Leads work groups in performing preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, changing equipment oil/fluids, installing packing, bearings, and seals. Leads work group in performing predictive and corrective maintenance on specialized treatment facility equipment such as pumps, blowers, clarifiers and valves. Conducts routine rounds of the facilities to monitor processes, identify and troubleshoot process, coordinate and resolve anomalies or mechanical problems with plant equipment. Monitors and interprets data from SCADA systems and computerized control systems, instrument panels and gauges in order to make and coordinate basic to advanced process changes under normal and temporary operating conditions. Maintains utility facility operations and maintenance records using log books, databases and spreadsheets; generates and analyzes data trends and reports from historical data. Troubleshoots, coordinates, and resolves mechanical and process failures. Leads work group and assists with the on-the-job training of Water Treatment, Plant Workers, Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associates, and Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistants. Acts as a member of Confined Space Entry team and acts, as needed, as entrant, attendant, or lead.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Lead and coordinate a shift or work group, including assignment of operational and/or maintenance tasks.

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 stormwater pump stations, water/wastewater treatment, lift stations, and/or water systems operations processes and procedures, and regulatory requirements under normal, temporary, and emergency operating conditions.
• Knowledge of moderately complex utility mathematical formulas involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of standard and metric units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and computing rate, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of chemistry, chemical properties, and methods and precautions for receiving, storing and handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and troubleshooting methodology.
• Skill at reading diagrams, analyzing, interpreting and modifying blueprints, diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Skill in operating manual, automated, and buried valves, pumps, and control systems.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
• Skill in basic to intermediate welding and fabrication.
• Skill in precision alignment of rotating equipment.
• Skill in using lifts, hoists, and rigging.
• Skill in preparing written reports.
• Skill in analyzing and making recommendations on optimizing operational processes and/or maintenance schedules.
• Ability to operate and select proper breathing apparatus, respirators, and atmospheric monitors in compliance with Utility Respiratory Protection Policy/Procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify treatment system technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret 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 Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Senior are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in a work environment such as stormwater pump station, process control, operations, water distribution or wastewater collections, construction, or in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• 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, you have 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 (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

* This position 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 onsite to assist with operations and recovery. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your knowledge and experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience and knowledge in installing programmable water level sensor and dissolve oxygen sensor.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience training others on motor control centers, electric gate actuators, submersible pumps and water monitoring devices
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with debris management handling systems. (conveyors, traveling screens, overhead cranes, gate actuators, auger/compactor systems).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems storm-water pump lift stations, computerized control systems or other similar control systems. Your ability to interpret data and make adjustment.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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