Purpose: |
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Under close supervision, this position uses established procedures and receives detailed instructions perform physical tasks as an entry-level laborer in the Water and Wastewater Pipeline Operations. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Assists in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Assists in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of a variety of electronics, hand, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical power tools and equipment.
- Assists in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of various safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and SOPs.
- Assists in asset control and inventory activities and supports crew members on job sites.
- Assists in reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings, meters, gauges, and videos.
- Performs labor intensive work and assists in excavation, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Assists in the completion of paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary.
- Learns how to respond to citizen questions, concerns, and complaints.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
- Skill in reading diagrams and technical drawings.
- Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
- Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
- Ability to act as a member of a confined space entry team and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of an SRL Body Harness as designated by work area.
- Ability to use SCBA, respirator, and other confined space equipment as designated by work area.
- Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require lifting and carrying equipment and supplies within up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
- Ability to safely perform operations and maintenance tasks that may require working in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work various shifts, on-call, and/or call back hours.
- Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require climbing to heights of up to twenty (20) feet on ladders that supports weight as designated by work group.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
- Must obtain the appropriate class of Commercial Driver's License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment.
- Positions in water distribution must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
- Positions in wastewater collection must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.
- For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed within six (6) months of employment.
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