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