Equipment Technician I (Pipeline Operations)

Minimum Qualifications
Equipment Technician I:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronic controlled pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• One additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

Position Overview:
This Equipment Technician I will be responsible for the safe and proper maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment including but not limited to: high dollar camera-related equipment including fiber optics; pumps, motors, small motorized equipment like lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws; and some fabrication. This position will work with customers and other City Departments to coordinate repairs and communicate associated expenses.

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When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

Resume and Cover Letter:
A resume is required for this application. Please make sure it is up-to-date and reflects your most recent or current employment. A cover letter is optional. If you choose to submit one, please include a summary of your relevant experience in equipment repair, detailing the types of equipment you’ve worked on and the specific repairs you’ve performed.

If you are selected for hire:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Physical Requirements:
This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Carrying or lifting up to 50lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50lbs., frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive hand and foot movement, far and near vision, client/customer contact, ability to drive vehicles and equipment, frequent grasping, squeezing and finger dexterity, exposure to atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions and very loud noise, and ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Individuals need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly lighted conditions.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a physical exam.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Effective October 1, 2014, 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
$22.82 - $25.78
Hours

• Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with some flexibility.
• Other hours as required to meet the needs of 24/7 utility operations.

Job Close Date 03/06/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Tim Louviere Service Center & Webberville Tech Shop Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acting in a lead role for an equipment repair facility or mechanic shop.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent internal and external customer service, facilitating resolution of customer issues.
• Experience scheduling and performing preventative and corrective maintenance, assembly, troubleshooting, and repairs to complex mechanical equipment
• Work Order System or Computerized Maintenance Management ( CMMS ) experience and the ability to collect and analyze historical data, identify trends, and make equipment repair recommendations based on your analysis.
• Professional experience repairing and maintaining small engine equipment such as quickie saws, walk-behind saws, street tampers, trash pumps, and hydraulic equipment.
• Professional experience repairing and maintaining high dollar pipe inspections equipment including fiber optics/coax, cameras, and some fabrication.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.


1. Conducts routine inspections of equipment.
2. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
3. Performs electromechanical repairs to complex equipment.
4. Modifies or refurbishes equipment.
5. Estimates time, labor and materials for budget or billing purposes.
6. Performs welding, braising or fabrication of some parts.
7. Maintains technical data on equipment to be service.

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 symbols used in engineering drawing, circuit diagrams or schematics.
Knowledge of basic operations of small electric motors and pneumatic or hydraulic pumps.
Knowledge of safety in repair of energized electronic equipment.
Knowledge of welding, braising, and bonding materials.
Knowledge of testing of electronic components.
Knowledge of basic inventory and billing record keeping.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to test and calibrate equipment or controls to close tolerance.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, circuit diagrams or schematics.
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 (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronic controlled pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. One additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires knowledge of symbols used in circuits diagrams or schematics. Do you have this knowledge and ability?

• Yes
• No

* The physical requirements of this position include occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* Individuals in this position need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly lighted conditions. Are you able to meet these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires effective communication with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing. How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5

* How many years of experience do you have diagnosing and working with servo motors and robotics?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5

* Do you have experience with multimeters, soldering and repairing electronic components in field equipment?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have collecting data, analyzing trends in information and recommending repairs based on you analysis.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5

* How many years of experience do you have using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e. workorder system?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5

Are you willing to work in environments where exposure to hazardous materials is possible?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

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• City of Austin

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