Austin Water Treatment O&M Technician Associate Collection Lift Stations

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under close supervision this position performs routine tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant wastewater collection water distribution systems facility stormwater pump station or remote stormwater facility and work in teams to assist with more complex tasks. Performs in both operations and maintenance disciplines to develop competency in both disciplines.

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.

• Assists with process control tasks such as basic flow control sampling basic laboratory testing normal operations of pumps and blowers and adjusting chemical feeds.
• Assists with preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication; changing equipment oil/fluids; and installing packing bearings and seals.
• Assists with predictive and corrective maintenance on specialized equipment such as pumps blowers clarifiers and valves.
• Assists with routine rounds of the facilities to monitor treatment process and identify process anomalies or mechanical problems with plant equipment.
• Monitors data from SCADA systems and computerized control systems instrument panels and gauges in order to make basic process changes as directed.
• Maintains plant operations and maintenance records using log books databases and spreadsheets.
• Acts as member of Confined Space Entry Team and may serve as entrant or assistant.

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 general maintenance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math including addition subtraction multiplication and division of whole numbers decimalized numbers fractions and percents.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to take simple readings from 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience in a similar work environment such as stormwater pumpstations process control plant operations construction or in the operation repair and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Thirty (30) semester hours of relevant formal education from an accredited institute may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Austin Water (AW) positions:
  • Must obtain appropriate TCEQ License as specified by position within one (1) year of employment:
  • Water Treatment Plant or Water Distribution Systems Facility:TCEQ Class D Water Operator License.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant or Wastewater Collection System Facility:TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or Class I Collection System License.
  • Must obtain the appropriate TCEQ Class C Water/Wastewater Water Distribution or Class II Wastewater Collection System License before Class D License expires.
  • May require a Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License with endorsements.
  • Valid current Texas Class C Driver License.
  • Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in environments that may have hazardous atmospheres.
• Ability to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit or where the work activities may be hindered.
  Ability to safely wear anti-fall (SRL) body harness for confined space entry that supports up to 283 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 200 feet and to work in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep.
• Ability to walk stand sit bend stoop twist push pull climb kneel crawl and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating and performing preventative maintenance troubleshooting repair and rebuilding of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Experience working in an industrial setting; which could include treatment plant oil gas or refinery mining automotive and heavy machinery repair.
• Experience performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process control and process optimization.
• Direct experience with lift station operations and maintenance (Lift Stations Only).
• Training or experience in plumbing or pipefitting.
• Training or experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience using computerized work order system basic computer navigation skills and ability to learn new software applications

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

Austin Waters Collection Lift Stations pump wastewater from lower to higher elevations throughout Austin to wastewater treatment plants where it is treated prior to being discharged back to the Colorado River.

This position is responsible for lift station operations and maintenance task which includes but is not limited to:

• Maintenance:performing mechanical work on Lift Station equipment such as preventative and scheduled maintenance diagnostic and corrective maintenance new equipment installation and equipment rebuilds.

Pay Range: $23.44 - $26.83

Days and Hours:

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

This position is considered essential and may be required to work on weekends holidays overtime call back and on-call.

Position(s) will be filled at the following location:

Govalle Service Center: 911 Linger Lane Austin TX 78721

Benefits:

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as medical paid leave time a great retirement plan training opportunities and more click HERE for more information. Additionally this position offers a career progression plan which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license they are eligible to submit for Career Progression which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.

• Your work history should include the duties you performed any supervisory or lead responsibilities and any equipment and computer software used.

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

• If you are in the military or a veteran you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3000!

$500 after 90 days.

$500 after 180 days.

$1000 after 1 year.

$1000 after 2 years.

Technical Licensure:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

• Positions in water distribution must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within six (6) months of employment. Must obtain a Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ before Class D expires.

• Positions in wastewater collection must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ within six (6) months of employment.

• For specified work groups Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed within six (6) months of employment.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet theCity of Austins 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.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet theDriver Safety Standardsin the City of AustinDriver Safety Programyou may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Commercial Drivers License
This position may require that newly hired employees must be able to obtain appropriate class of Commercial Drivers License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment. Employees must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

Work Environment
This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with operating heavy equipment outdoors in all weather conditions includingextreme heat cold and rain.This position will include cross training in operations of various equipment. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify workload on demand and multitask. Position requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

Physical Requirements:

This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs. pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. sitting standing walking lying climbing stairs and ladders reaching overhead kneeling crawling stooping/bending twisting repetitive foot and hand movement driving grasping and squeezing ability to wear personal protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus exposure to extreme weather conditions atmospheric conditions hazardous conditions and very loud noise.

Confined-Space Entry Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit or where the activities of an employee are hindered.

• Candidates must be able to qualify for the Utilitys Respiratory Protection Program.

• Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utilitys Respiratory Protection Program guidelines which requires the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Climbing Requirements:

Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 50 feet is required on ladders that support weight as designated by work area.

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:

• Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a drug and alcohol screening test.

• Selected candidates may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position which includes a Functional (FC)strength/agility test.

Essential Employee:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee 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 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 on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employees duty and responsibility to the Department.

• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.

• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

90-day Provision:

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite including construction sites parking lots garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Please note this posting may close any time after 7 days.

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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 addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals 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.

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