Street and Bridge Operations Technician III-South District Maintenance

$50,086 - $58,094/Yr

City of Austin - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Street and Bridge Operations Technician III position is a full-time role within the South District Maintenance Division of the City of Austin's Transportation and Public Works Department. This position is responsible for a variety of street maintenance tasks, including operating heavy equipment, performing concrete finishing, and responding to citizen service requests. The role supports a 24/7 operation, requiring flexibility and open availability to address maintenance needs and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Right of Way (ROW) maintenance, including cutting grass and picking up debris.
• Perform sidewalk maintenance, filling potholes, and surface replacements.
• Operate light and heavy motorized equipment for street and bridge maintenance.
• Respond to citizen and customer complaints and requests for service.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment before job assignments.
• Collect and document infrastructure repair data using a work order management system.
• Oversee traffic control at job sites, including placing cones and flags for safety.
• Seal roadway cracks, pour and finish concrete, and place asphalt mix as needed.
• Train lower-level technicians in maintenance tasks and safety procedures.
• Lead and coordinate daily crew activities on job assignments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in maintenance or construction, including two years in heavy-duty equipment operation or concrete finishing.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Ability to perform continuous outdoor activity and handle physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience calculating materials for concrete or asphalt projects.
• Experience with traffic control setup.
• Experience operating specialized heavy equipment such as Paver, Loader, Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Haul Rig.
• Experience using MAXIMO or similar Work Order Management Systems.
• Tanker Endorsement.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid leave time
• Career development opportunities