Austin Water Equipment Operator

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in equipment operations, including one (1) year of experience in specialized utility equipment.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Current Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. May require specific endorsements.
• To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
• Positions in the Lift Stations Division must be certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants


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.

This position will support removal and transport of lime softening solids from water treatment plants to appropriate dump site and will report to one of the following locations based on business needs.

Ullrich Water Treatment Plant
1000 Forest View Drive, Austin, Texas 78746

Davis Water Treatment Plant
3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703

Handcox Water Treatment Plant
6800 N. FM 620, Austin, Texas 78732

Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Texas Class A Commercial 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. DRE will be verified through the Department of Public Safety. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Candidate must pass a pre-employment Functional (FC) strength/agility test
(with or without accommodations) to be considered for this position.

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.

Please detail on the application any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs included on the application. Your work history should include a description of the duties you performed, the type of equipment you operated and whether the position required you to hold a commercial driver license.

If you are selected to interview:

• Your skill level in the operation of an 18 speed standard/manual transmission tanker truck will be assessed with a required minimum passing score of 70%.

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.

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

Essential employee language for posting:

This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• AW must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU , as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment.

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
$24.89 - $29.18
Hours
Night Shift:7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. including weekends and rotating days off.

This position requires employee to be able to work weekends, holidays, night shift, and emergency call-back assignments. Work hours are subject to change to accommodate business needs of the organization.
Job Close Date 01/30/2025 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:

• Experience pulling tractor trailers/tankers.
• Tanker endorsements within 6 month of employment.
• Experience driving 18 wheelers with 13 Speed standard/manual transmission.
• Ability to operate Class A vehicles and power take-off units ( PTO )
• Operates a variety of vehicles, which include tractor trailers, dump trucks and sludge tank trucks.
• Extensive 18 Wheeler driving experience on City roadways.
• Ability to operate tractor trailers productively and efficiently

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 a variety of powered equipment, which may include tractor trailers, backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, lift trucks, scarabs, trommel screens, water trucks, bobcats, trenchers, vacuum trucks, sludge tank trucks, and cranes. Operates vehicles/equipment according to Federal/State requirements and City policies/procedures. Calculates figures, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment by checking fluids, lubrication, adjusting belts, conducting pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections, and maintaining reports of maintenance activities. Recommends changes to methods, operations, sequences, and set procedures for work assigned.

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 basic diagnostic techniques and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of methods and precautions for handling and transporting hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Knowledge of State and Federal requirements for operating commercial vehicles and specialized heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles and specialized heavy equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, and control panels.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

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 Equipment Operator position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in equipment operations, including one (1) year of experience in specialized utility equipment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes the driver license you possess?

• Class A CDL with X or N Endorsement
• Class A CDL and will acquire N Endorsement within 1 month of hire.
• None of the above

* How many years of actual Class A CDL tractor/trailor driving experience do you have?

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

* Which statement best describes your skill level in driving an 18 speed commercial vehicle?

• I do not have experience driving a 18 speed vehicle
• On the job training, but no actual highway experience
• Ability to shift through all 18 gears and downshift appropriately on the highway

* This position requires a Current Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. Do you have a Current Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Current Texas Class A Commercial 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 (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position involves work in the following conditions: continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, and crawling? Will you be able to fulfill these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

* This position is scheduled to work a 4-day, 10 hour per day shift and will require availability to work overnight shifts and to be “on call” and available to respond to “call back” assignments outside of the scheduled workday, as required by the departments business needs. Are you willing and able to fulfill these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work-related visa (e.g. H1B or other similar visa)?

• Yes
• No

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


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