Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction, including three (3) years of experience which were in the operation of heavy-duty equipment and at least six (6) months of experience which were in concrete finishing, plus six (6) months of leadership experience. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License ( CDL ).

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor activity; frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing; exposure to extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor/dust hazards, electrical hazards; occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting up to a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, and indoor activity.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The Street & Bridge Operations Crew Lead position will support the Transportation and Public Works Department Street & Bridge Operations in the District Maintenance Division for South District. This position will be responsible for leading crews of Street & Bridge Operations Technicians responding to Customer Service Requests (CSRs), and will be responsible for leading and coordinating the completion and performance of daily crew activities primarily in the city of Austin, including alley maintenance, vegetation removal, asphalt repair and general right of way maintenance.
Department Mission:
At the Transportation and Public Works Department, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin. We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure.
The Transportation and Public Works Department values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity. These values are supported by how we work; exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.
The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. This includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin's Employee Benefits Guide.
Application Details:
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience. Additionally, this position may require a skills assessment.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Class "A" Driver's 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.
To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation federal regulations and the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Commercial Vehicle Drivers, including alcohol and drug testing as required.
Additional Information:
This position is considered "Essential" to maintain critical operations and core services, including public health, safety and utility services, in the event of an emergency. This means employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency closure of City operations.
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience using Maximo or similar work order management system.
• Experience performing Road Maintenance.
• Experience repairing sidewalks (concrete and/or pavers).
• Experience setting up and/or conducting construction traffic control.
• Experience working on rights of way projects.
• Experience operating the following types of heavy equipment: Paver, Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, and Backhoe.
• Experience with street excavation, including making One Calls.
• Tanker endorsement.

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.

Assigns job duties during normal and emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents; monitors for task completion and quality of work. Coordinates crew's work with other crews or groups of City employees.

Ensures sufficient materials, proper tools, and equipment are delivered to the jobsite in a timely manner. Anticipates and prevents issues from escalating.

Trains others on the jobsite to ensure a safe working environment, including equipment operation and maintenance. Checks jobsite for marked hazards and locates utility lines.

Operates specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Volumetric Cement Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Gradall, Maintainer-Motor Grade, Backhoe/Loader, Skid Loader, and other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction.

Drives trucks and trailer rigs, requiring a Class A CDL , to haul equipment and materials.

Operates and maintains trucks used for general road maintenance and repair work (ex: pick-up trucks, dump trucks, crew cabs, etc.)

Operates and oversees maintenance on 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).

Documents and validates infrastructure repair data using a work order management system.

Oversees traffic control at job sites; places and gathers cones, warning signs, and barricades; flags traffic; sands bridges, sets forms, builds type III barricades, and installs guard rails.

Oversees the sealing of roadway cracks, pours and finishes concrete, and places hot or cold asphalt mix and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards.

Oversees the performance of landscape maintenance including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod, and erosion control.

Oversees preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure proper operating conditions prior to leaving for the job site (checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments prior to leaving for the job site), reporting any malfunctions and repair requirements to the supervisor. Trains lower level technicians and other team members in preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance, and repairs; in sealing roadway cracks, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs; in the preparation of daily documentation and other forms as required; and on-the-job and skill based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives. Reviews for accuracy and completion.

Trains lower level technicians in multiple facets of concrete forming and finishing, such as ADA ramps, driveways, broom finish, exposed finish, colored and stamped concrete.

Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

Communicates both verbally and in writing to citizens and other departments under the direction of the supervisor or superintendent.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions, as it relates to the job.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Skill in leadership and abilities in street, bridge, and concrete maintenance and repair.
• Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
• Skill in the application of math to calculate areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to take a leadership role in enforcing safety measures (i.e., crew wears proper safety equipment, and uses required safety devices on jobsites including traffic control barricades & signs, trench boxes, and adequate lighting for work at night), and checking jobsite for marked hazards).
• Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer, complete electronic forms, reports, and on-line training.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.
• Ability to identify and solve field issues.
• Ability to demonstrate safety requirements in the performance of assigned tasks to include the safe operation of hand and power tools, light/heavy equipment, and two-way radios.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

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.