Street and Bridge Operations Technician I – TPWD SBO Trainees Only

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

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

Licenses and Certifications Required:
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.

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.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Class “C” Driver’s License.

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.

View a Video about the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department by clicking here.

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!

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.

This position may require a skills assessment.

$21.18 – $23.56 per hour

Monday to Friday
6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

* Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

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.

The 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.