Drainage Operations and Maintenance Crew Lead (Open Waterways)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to construction or drainage maintenance, including three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• Must maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds ,and Indoor activity.

Notes to Applicants

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: Watershed Protection Department

POSITION OVERVIEW :
Leads highly skilled construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards.

ESSENTIAL STATUS :
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

RETENTION INCENTIVE BONUS :
This position may be eligible to participate in the Watershed Protection Department Employee Retention Incentive Plan intended to compensate regular full-time employees in field operations and engineering specific titles. You may receive a bonus of up to $5000! The payment schedule is:
* $1250 after 90 days of employment
* $1250 after 180 days of continuous employment
* $1250 after one (1) year of continuous employment
* $1250 after two (2) years of continuous employment

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits .

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s 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.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE :
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License. Job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

ASSESSMENTS :
Candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
• Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday
6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In
addition, work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be
agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.
Job Close Date 01/06/2026 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 9200 Sherman Road, Austin, Texas 78742 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with safety requirements and communicating effectively while leading construction crews
• Extensive experience setting up and/or conducting traffic control.
• Extensive experience with One Call System.
• Extensive experience operating gas/diesel/propane equipment, training others on equipment, and experience with tools such as pneumatic jack hammer, chain saw, trimmer, walk-behind roller and others.
• Extensive experience driving and operating trucks and trailer rigs such as brush truck, Low Boy trailer, Tandem Dump truck and others.

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.

Read and interpret engineering drawings and work plans, assigning job duties, monitoring task completion and quality of work, as well as train and lead large, sometimes multiple work crews ; act as supervisor as needed. Ensures sufficient materials, proper tools and equipment are delivered to the jobsite in a timely manner. Coordinates crew’s work with other crews or groups of city employees. Checks jobsite for marked hazards, and finds utility lines. Fill out Job Hazard Analysis ( JHA ) and conduct safety briefing. Operates and trains others on heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program. Drives trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials. This equipment to include Haul Rig with Low Boy trailer, Concrete mix truck, Volumetric Concrete Truck, Tandem Dump trucks with trailers. Conducts all proper pre-trip inspections, including ZONAR and written forms 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 supervisor. Operates and oversees maintenance of 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). Perform work in storm water management facilities, on stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments. Oversees traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic; sets forms, installs guard rails. Responsible for landscape maintenance; including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control. Performs and assigns tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents. Participates in and conducts on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, 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 of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways. Ability to work and lead activities in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance. Demonstrates skill and experience in the proper operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment, with the safety practices in the operating of that equipment and two way radios. Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions. Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and computerized instructions; complete electronic forms, reports, and on-line training. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Ability to produce finished quality construction with minimum rework. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other employees. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

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 (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years of experience related to construction or drainage maintenance, including three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience. One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for (1) year of high school up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position will require continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, inclement weather, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to ninety (90) pounds ,and Indoor activity. Will you be able to perform these activities with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Do you have a Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 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

* This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside of regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

* Explain your experience with safety requirements and communication while in leadership with construction crews. In your response, include how you performed this duty.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience setting up and/or conducting traffic control. Include how you have performed this duty.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience conducting field investigations, researching construction plans, and conducting 811 calls. In your response, include how you contributed to each task as applicable.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your experience operating trucks, trailer rigs and equipment and include any training you provided on use of these in the past. Describe your use of hand tools, attachments, and what you used them for.
(Open Ended Question)
* Were you referred to this job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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