Street and Bridge Operations Technician III - Austin Transportation and Public Works

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The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (ATPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

This position will perform general street, bridge and right of way maintenance, constructions, and rehabilitations for a large public works department, incorporating standard maintenance, construction and repair techniques to produce a finished product that meets standard requirements.

Job Description:

Street and Bridge Operations Technician III

Purpose:

Under the direction of Crew Lead or Supervisor, this position performs highly skilled street, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation for the Public Works department, incorporating standard maintenance, construction, and repair techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. This position is required to proficiently operate light and heavy motorized equipment as assigned by the division for street, bridge, and sidewalk maintenance.

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.

• Operates specialized trucks such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Bucket Truck, Concrete Mixer, and Volumetric Cement Truck.
• Operates specialized machinery such as Asphalt Distributor, Asphalt Paver and Screed, Vacuum Street Sweeper, Milling Machine, Chip Spreader, Crack Sealer, Gradall, Maintainer-Motor Grade, and Mini-Excavator.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment such as Backhoe/Loader, Pneumatic Roller, Steel Wheel Roller, and Skid Loader; as well as other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction as assigned by the division.
• Drives trucks and trailer rigs, requiring a Class A CDL, to haul equipment and materials. (ex: Oil Transport Trailer)
• Operates and maintains trucks used for general road maintenance and repair work (ex: pick-up trucks, dump trucks, crew cabs, etc.)
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and 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.
• 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).
• Collects and documents infrastructure repair data using a work order management system.
• Performs and may oversee 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.
• Seals roadway cracks, pours and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards.
• Performs and may oversee landscape maintenance including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod, and erosion control.
• Serves as the lead and coordinates the completion and performance of daily crew activities on routine and semi-complex job assignments. May assist in assigning tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.
• Assists lower level technicians in the performance of tasks as necessary. Trains lower level technicians and other team members 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.); in sealing roadway cracks, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs; in the preparation of daily documentation and other forms as required; and on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
• Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
• Takes the lead in responding to citizen requests, collecting information, and forwarding to appropriate personnel for action.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, and guidance to 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 (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Skill in street, bridge, and concrete maintenance and repair.
• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Skill in multiple facets of concrete finishing such as broom, exposed, colored, and stamped.
• Ability to take a leadership role in enforcing safety measures (i.e., crew wears proper safety equipment, and uses required safety devices on jobsites including traffic control barricades and signs, trench boxes, and adequate lighting for work at night).
• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer, complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
• Ability to train others.
• 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.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in maintenance or construction, including two (2) years of experience which were in operation of heavy-duty equipment or concrete finishing. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Physical Requirements:

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 or lifting up to a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, and indoor activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing road maintenance and repair.
• Experience Hauling Equipment.
• Experience operating the following heavy equipment: Drum Truck, Front End Loader, Excavator & Mini Excavator, Backhoe, Skid Steer,
• Volume-Metric Concrete Truck, Haul Truck, and Dump Truck.
• Experience working on projects that met ADA Standards and City of Austin Specifications Design.
• Experience setting up traffic control.
• Experience setting up (forming, layout, excavating) and finishing concrete projects.
• Experience with specialty concrete finishes.

Notes to Candidate:

The Street & Bridge Operations Technician III will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance and document processes into a work order management database (Maximo). In addition, Tech III will be responsible for training lower-level staff on equipment and/or job-related tasks.

This position will primarily assist in utility excavation repairs or concrete maintenance. The Street & Bridge Operations Technician III will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance and document processes into a work order management database (Maximo).

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

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Driving Requirements:
This position requires a Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s 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 .

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on the assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Essential Employee:

This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community.

This position is considered “Essential” to maintain critical operations and core services. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration.

Physical Address:

901 Dalton Ln

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

*Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

Salary Range:

$24.40 - $28.42

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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 orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's 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.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-17

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