Austin Water Pipeline Technician Worker - Austin Water (2026 Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair) #fairchance

About This Position

ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under close supervision, this position uses established procedures and receives detailed instructions perform physical tasks as an entry-level laborer in the Water and Wastewater Pipeline Operations.

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.

• Assists in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Assists in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repair of a variety of electronics, hand, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical power tools and equipment.

• Assists in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of various safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and SOPs.

• Assists in asset control and inventory activities and supports crew members on job sites.

• Assists in reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings, meters, gauges, and videos.

• Performs labor intensive work and assists in excavation, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Assists in the completion of paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary.

• Learns how to respond to citizen questions, concerns, and complaints.

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 basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.

• Skill in reading diagrams and technical drawings.

• Skill in using hand tools and power tools.

• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.

• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.

• Ability to act as a member of a confined space entry team and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of an SRL Body Harness as designated by work area.

• Ability to use SCBA, respirator, and other confined space equipment as designated by work area.

• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require lifting and carrying equipment and supplies within up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

• Ability to safely perform operations and maintenance tasks that may require working in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to work various shifts, on-call, and/or call back hours.

• Ability to perform construction and maintenance tasks that require climbing to heights of up to twenty (20) feet on ladders that supports weight as designated by work group.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

• Must obtain the appropriate class of Commercial Driver's License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment.

• Positions in water distribution must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.

• Positions in wastewater collection must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ within one (1) year of employment.

• For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain.

• Experience using hand tools and power tools.

• Experience interacting directly with customers and providing a high level of customer service.

• Computer navigation skills and familiarity with a computer work order system.

Notes to Candidate:

This special hiring initiative is designed to connect talented candidates with City hiring managers at the 2026 Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair on September 30, 2026. By applying to this posting, you’ll be screened for a change to interview on the spot with our hiring team between 10am and 3pm. Standout candidates may even receive a contingent job offer that same day or soon after!

Done miss this exciting change to land your next role – apply now!

Pay Range: $22.15 – $24.37 per hour

Position(s) may be filled at the following locations:

• North Service Center, 901 W. Koenig Ln
• Webberville Service Center, 2600 Webberville Road
• Glen Bell Service Center, 3907 S. Industrial Drive
• Tim Louviere Service Center, 6301 B Harold Court

Days and Hours:   

Divisions have varying work shifts:

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
• Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
• Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

All employees are required to be available for overtime, call-back, and on-call for emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position Overview:

Pipeline Waste Operations:

• Core functions: Operate, maintain, repair water distribution pipeline system; install, operate, repair, and replace water valves and fire hydrants; repair, exchange, and test water meters for accuracy.

Pipeline Wastewater Operations:

• Core functions: TV inspection of sewer lines, line cleaning, emergency response and repair to Sanitary Sewer Overflows, manhole inspection, creek walking, maintenance and calibration of billing meters, and repair and replacement of aging wastewater infrastructure.

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 lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver 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.

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 the job title, employment dates and description of responsibilities for all jobs you wish to be considered for.
• This application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered, in lieu of a completed City of Austin application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• Work experience listed must include month, year and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• When completing supplemental questions, please note that your answers must be supported by information contained in your application.

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.

Commercial Driver’s License
This position requires that newly hired employees must be able to obtain appropriate class of Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements within one (1) year of employment. Employees must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

Work Environment
This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with operating heavy equipment outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and rain. This position will include cross training in operations of various equipment. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify workload on demand and multitask. Position requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

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 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, ability to wear personal protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise.

Confined-Space Entry Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres, or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.
• Candidates must be able to qualify for the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines which requires the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Climbing Requirements:

Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 50 feet is required on ladders that support weight as designated by work area

Essential Employee:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation and personal time, and a retirement plan.
• Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

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

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:

• Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a drug and alcohol screening test.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC)strength/agility test.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide current, secure and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

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