Drainage & Stormwater Operations Tech II

City-of-Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a Drainage Operations and Maintenance II to perform skilled heavy equipment work in stormwater facilities, creek channels, and erosion projects. Responsibilities include traffic control, blueprint reading, concrete work, and equipment maintenance, with opportunity to train others.

CDL required; salary range indicates hourly pay, and benefits are provided. The role reports to the Watershed Protection department and involves outdoor work, on-call shifts, and essential

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• 2 years in maintenance/construction; 6 months with heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record; endorsements may be required within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and trucks to support drainage projects.
• Set up traffic control using cones, signs, and barricades and direct traffic as needed.
• Assist with stormwater and erosion control tasks and landscape maintenance.
• Prepare forms, pour concrete, and perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Read blueprints and plot sheets; document work and complete job safety analyses.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Traffic control

Blueprint reading

Equipment maintenance

Team leadership

Communication

Surveyor's level

Reading/writing forms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TMUTCD knowledge

Job description

City of Austin seeks a Drainage Operations and Maintenance II to perform skilled heavy equipment work in stormwater facilities, creek channels, and erosion projects. Responsibilities include traffic control, blueprint reading, concrete work, and equipment maintenance, with opportunity to train others.

CDL required; salary range indicates hourly pay, and benefits are provided. The role reports to the Watershed Protection department and involves outdoor work, on-call shifts, and essential