Street & Bridge Operations Technician I -- TPW SBO Trainees Only (City of Austin)

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Six (6) months of experience in maintenance and/or construction and/or concrete work.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Class “C” Driver’s License.
• If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) within 120 days of employment with the City.

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
About us:
The Austin Transportation and Public works Department is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Working for the City of Austin also 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 .


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About the job:
This position works in the Transportation and Public Works Department, Pavement and Infrastructure Division. This position is assigned to the Sealcoat work group and will assist to complete the sealcoat process to extend the life City of Austin streets. This position will perform general street, bridge and right of way maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation for a large public works department, incorporating standard maintenance, construction, and repair techniques to produce a finished product that meets required standards.

The Street & Bridge Technician I will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street, bridge, and sidewalk maintenance.

This position is considered “essential” to maintain critical operations and core services, including public health, safety and utility services, in the event of an emergency. This means employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency closure of City operations.

Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT 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.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Class “C” Texas driver’s 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.

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 sections will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Pay Range
$22.22 - $24.77

Hours
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs, and overtime will be required as needed)
Job Close Date 03/26/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4441 Meinardus Dr, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Performing Construction Traffic Control.
• Experience Operating Heavy Equipment.
• Experience operating the following specialized heavy equipment: chip spreader &asphalt distributer.
• Experience conducting pre/post trip inspections.
• Road Work Experience.
• Experience with the seal coat or road overcoat process.

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.

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. 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). 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. Seals roadway cracks, pours and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs. Performs 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. Prepares daily documentation and submits electronic timesheets and other forms as required. Participates in on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives. Responds to citizen requests by providing them with contact information to resolve their concerns.

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 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Street & Bridge Operations Technician I position are: Minimum of 18 years old. six (6) months experience in maintenance and/or construction and/or concrete work. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently a TPW SBO Trainee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Class C Driver's License. Do you have a valid Class C Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Class C Driver's 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 requires 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 fifty (50) pounds, and indoor activity. Are you able to meet these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position is considered Essential to maintain critical operations and employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency closure of City operations. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience operating heavy equipment. Please include the type of equipment you operated and years of experience with each type.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your road work experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

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