Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker - Pump Stations & Reservoirs

Job Description:

Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker - Pump Stations & Reservoirs

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid current Texas Class “C” Driver License.
• May require valid Texas Commercial Driver License with endorsements within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification.

Notes to Applicants

Austin Water’s Pump Stations & Reservoirs division operates 32 Pump Stations, 33 Water Reservoirs, and 2 Reclaim Reservoirs to help move potable and reclaimed water throughout the 500+ square mile system to meet customer demand and maintain water pressure.

The Treatment Plant Worker position provides site support by performing building and grounds maintenance at Pump Stations’ multiple sites.

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.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

• $500 after 90 days.
• $500 after 180 days.
• $1,000 after 1 year.
• $1,000 after 2 years.

Positions may be filled at one of the following locations. Work location assignment for selected candidates will be determined at the time of hire, based on business needs and is subject to change.

Pump Stations & Reservoirs
3616 South 1st Street., Austin, Texas 78704
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Davis Water Treatment Plant
3500 W 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78731
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Ullrich Water Treatment Plant
1000 Forest View Dr, Austin, Texas 78746
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Handcox Water Treatment Plant (WTP4)
6800 North FM 620, Austin, Texas 78726
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

This position is considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or callback work.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid current Texas Class “C” Driver License 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.

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 Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utility’s 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 200 feet is required on ladders and descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a required SRL body harness that supports weight as designated by work area.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
• Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, heavy equipment and computer software used, and employment dates.
• Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as “see resume” will be considered incomplete. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section.

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

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In 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 operations. In 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.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes are not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$21.63 - $23.79 per hour

Hours
See “Notes to Applicants”

• This position is considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or callback work.

Job Close Date 11/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location See "Notes to Applicants" Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Manual labor experience including but not limited to equipment and building maintenance, routine painting, plumbing, or construction.
• Experience using various industrial lawn care equipment such as gas powered weed-eater & blowers, hydro-static riding mower, chain saws, pneumatic power tools, pressure washer, and hand tools.
• Industrial Math Skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices required in an industrial or shop environment.
• Organizational Skills.

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 and checks a variety of powered and non-powered equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, bobcat, weed-eater, vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, rider mower, and front-end loader. Adjusts equipment, including chemical feed, as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities. Assists plant operation and maintenance technicians to perform mechanical maintenance tasks. Assists, under direction of licensed operator, with process control tasks such as a basic flow control, sampling, basic laboratory testing, normal operations of pumps and blowers, and adjusting chemical feeds. Handles a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous solvents and chemicals. Reads and interprets simple drawings and diagrams. Reads gauges and meters. Maintains records, enters and retrieves data using CMMS software. May act as member of confined space team and 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 City of Austin policies and procedures related to treatment operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimalized numbers, fractions, and percentages.
• Knowledge of ground and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of various powered equipment.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating motorized equipment.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in environments that may have hazardous atmospheres.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 200 feet and to work in confined spaces 100-feet deep.
• Ability to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces.
• Ability to safely wear anti-fall ( SRL ) body harness for confined space entry that supports up to 283 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operation 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
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.

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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Austin Water Treatment Plant Worker position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Are you able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification?

• Yes
• No

* This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing ladders and working at heights of up to 200 feet and descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of an SRL Body Harness, while lifting and/or carrying equipment or supplies unassisted. Are you able to meet these requirements and perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B visa) either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

* Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. All positions may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, and on call. Are you able to meet the work location and shift assignment requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position is categorized as "Essential Personnel". Essential Personnel are considered critical positions and may be required to work during emergencies outside of or in addition to the normal schedule. If offered the position, are you willing to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as mandated by the needs of the business?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have performing manual labor such as equipment and building maintenance, routine painting, plumbing, or construction?

• None
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

* How many years of professional work experience do you have using industrial lawn care equipment, such as gas powered weed eaters and blowers, hydro-static riding mowers, chainsaws, pneumatic power tools, pressure washers and hand tools?

• None
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents