Posting Title

Equipment Technician I (Carts Maintenance)

Job Requisition Number

COA088698

Position Number

119036

Job Type

Full-Time

Division Name

ARR Cart Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The Equipment Technician I in Cart Maintenance is responsible for keeping the City of Austin clean and free of debris by delivering, exchanging and maintaining Austin Resource Recovery Trash Carts, Recycling Carts and Keep Austin Beautiful Litter Containers. They will use electric power tools to build, install and maintain Containers and Carts and will prepare Inventory for Deliveries. This position will disassemble non-usable carts to be scrapped and sold back to manufacturer, will wash out, clean and repair carts that are picked up from field Support stores. They will also conduct routine inspections of equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment. Modify, refurbish, weld and fabricate some parts. Will also maintain records and data on equipment to be serviced. They work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, wet hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying carts, containers and equipment up to 50 lbs. for a majority of the work day. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, communication skills, problem solving skills and the ability to multi task.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) 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.

Additional Information:
A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.

This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

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.

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.

NOTE: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite – including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range

$20.68 – $22.99

Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM

Employee will be required to work holidays, after hours or weekends and other areas due to business needs.

Job Close Date

04/12/2023

Type of Posting

External

Department

Austin Resource Recovery

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position

Not Applicable

Category

Technical

Location

10108 FM 812, Austin TX 78719

Preferred Qualifications

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.