Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Thewaternetwork; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thewaternetwork is seeking a Drainage Operations and Maintenance II in Austin, Texas. This role involves operating heavy equipment for maintenance work around large water bodies. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL and experience in construction and equipment operation. Responsibilities include traffic control, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining critical water infrastructure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Experience in maintenance and/or construction with heavy-duty equipment.
• Ability to work in storm water management facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Manage traffic control at job sites and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of boat safety rules and regulations

Operating heavy equipment

Traffic control

Communication skills

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent

Tools

Rubber Tire Loaders

Skid Loader

Backhoe

Job description

Job Description

This position will report to the Downtown Operations section, Waller Creek Tunnel Operations (Lady Bird Lake Crew). This position will work around the shorelines of large bodies of water and must have knowledge of boat safety rules and regulations. A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required for this position and must be able to operate heavy equipment such as Rubber Tire Loaders, Skid Loader, Brush Truck, Backhoe, etc. needed to perform job duties.

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

Purpose

This position performs highly skilled construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards.

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.
• Qualified to operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
• Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, which includes concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers.
• Performs and may train others in 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.
• Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment, such as 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 work in storm water management facilities and on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
• Performs traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs, and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms; installs guard rails.
• Proficient in and may train others in building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department.
• Performs and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
• Performs tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during and after business hours.
• Prepares daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required.
• Participates in on‑the‑job and skill‑based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
• Checks jobsite for marked hazards. Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

May occasionally train 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.
• Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
• Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction, including 6 months' 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 and Certifications Required

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• Must maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on pre/post trip inspection on all kind of mobile equipment.
• Experience in flagging or conducting traffic control.
• Experience working around shorelines of large bodies of water with knowledge of boat safety rules and regulations.
• Experience in construction, working with small power equipment and performing work in stream embankments.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Rubber Tire Loaders, Skid Loader, Brush Truck, Backhoe, etc.

Notes to Candidate

Position Overview

This position will report to the Downtown Operations section, Waller Creek Tunnel Operations (Lady Bird Lake Crew).

Salary Range

Drainage Operations and Maintenance II