City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Street & Bridge Operations Technician I

Under supervision, this position performs general street, bridge, and right of way maintenance and construction and rehabilitation for a large public works department, incorporating standard maintenance, construction and repair techniques to produce a finished product to required standards.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.