Street and Bridge Operations Crew Lead

Job Description:

Street and Bridge Operations Crew Lead

Description

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
About Us!
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Working for the City of Austin also provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here .

To watch a video about Austin Transportation and Public Works, click here. This position works in the Transportation Public Works Department Utilities and Structures Division. This position will perform general street, bridge and right of way maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation for a large public works department, incorporating standard maintenance, construction, and repair techniques to produce a finished product that meets required standards.

This position will primarily assist in utility excavation repairs or concrete maintenance. The Street & Bridge Crew Lead will be required to operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance and document processes into a work order management database (Maximo). In addition, the Crew Lead will be responsible for training lower-level staff on equipment and/or job-related tasks.

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.

Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE : Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

If the position you are applying for has the ability/opportunity to telework, we offer a hybrid schedule of minimum 50% in office.


Pay Range
$25.74 - $30.50

Hours
Monday through Friday
6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Job Close Date 01/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6301 Harold Court, Bldg C, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with projects that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Transportation Criteria Manual ( TCM ), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD ), and City of Austin Standards and Specifications.
• Experience with concrete construction; both new construction and rehabilitation.
• Experience with road, drainage, and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Experience setting up (forming, layout, excavating) and finishing concrete projects.
• Experience working with Maximo or other work order management software.
• Experience overseeing or leading construction and/or road construction crews.
• 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- 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 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
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 Street and Bridge Operations Crew Lead position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• 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 continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50lbs., client/ customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, dust/mites hazards. Are you able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accomodation?

• Yes
• No

* The work hours for this position will vary depending on business need, and may require overtime hours extending beyond the end of the regularly scheduled workshift and on weekends. This position is also considered Essential to maintain critical operations and 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. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with concrete construction. Please include both new construction and rehabilitation experience (if applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with road, drainage, and bridge construction and maintenance.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with street excavation, including making One Calls.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with projects that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and City of Austin Standards and Specifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the types of heavy equipment you have the ability and experience to use:

• Paver
• Excavator
• Skid Steer
• Front End Loader
• Backhoe

* Do you have experience working on Right of Way (ROW) construction projects?

• Yes
• No

* Indicate your experience level with Maximo:

• Enter labor hours and create work orders.
• Enter labor hours, create work orders and work plans.
• Enter labor hours, create work orders, work plans, purchase requisitions and receive purchases.
• No experience with Maximo, but experience with a similar product.
• None of the above.

* How many years of experience do you have overseeing or leading construction crews?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 or more years

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents