AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Tech Assoc or Asst - Hornsby Bend

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AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Tech Assoc or Asst - Hornsby Bend

City of Austin Austin, TX, United States

Job Description:

AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Tech Assoc or Asst - Hornsby Bend

Description

Minimum Qualifications
AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:


Licenses and Certifications Required:
Must obtain appropriate TCEQ License as specified by position within one (1) year of employment:


AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:


Licenses and Certifications Required:
Notes to Applicants

These positions will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:


Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant receives biosolids that are generated from the wastewater treatment process and further process these solids to create compost for land application and public sales.

This position is responsible for performing wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance task, which includes but is not limited to:


To learn more about what it means to be an AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate, please click here for our informational brochure.

For general information about a career as a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant System Operator, click HERE .

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.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

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


These positions may be filled at the following locations:

Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant
2210 S FM 973, Austin, TX 78725
Days and Hours - NIGHT SHIFT : Sunday through Saturday: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Operations)

Work Location/Days and Hours:


Technical Licensure:


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. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Physical Requirements:


Confined-Space Entry Requirements:


Climbing Requirements:


When completing the City of Austin employment application:


If you are selected as a top candidate:


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 lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
Associate: $23.04 - $26.50/hr
Assistant: $27.16 - $32.87/hr
Hours
THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION :Sunday - Saturday: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Operations)
Job Close Date 09/26/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Hornsby Bend BMP: 2210 S FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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.

AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate AW Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician Assistant
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The 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 Operations & Maintenance Technician Associate position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a similar work environment such as 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? * 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? * 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 Driver's 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. * 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? * An essential and required function of this position is that you provide your own transportation and/or drive a City of Austin vehicle to perform city business in and outside of Travis County. If selected as a top candidate, do you understand that your driving record will be evaluated to ensure it meets the City’s Safe Driving Record Standards? * This position will require flexibility to rotate between Operations and Maintenance duties including rotating between a 12 hour day shift and 12 hour night shift which will include weekends. If offered this position, are you willing to maintain this type of rotating schedule? * 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? * 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? * This position requires working in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres. Are you willing to meet the requirements of Austin Water’s Respiratory Protection Program, with or without reasonable accommodations? * Which of the following best describes your Wastewater License issued by TCEQ? * Which of the following best describes your experience with process control or plant operations? * Which of the following describes your experience in maintenance of industrial or mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, boilers, blowers, and air compressors? * How many years of experience do you have in plumbing or pipefitting? * How many years of experience do you have in welding and metal fabrication? * Describe your experience with a computerized maintenance management system or online work order system. * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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