Utility Technician III - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is a Non-Exempt position at pay grade 108.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Sunday; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Utility Technician III is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the six (6) Wastewater Treatment Plants and the City's lift stations as well as the maintenance and operation of the wastewater collection lines. They must remain in compliance with TCEQ and other applicable laws and regulations while working within the scope of their position.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves operating issues at the facility
• Prioritizes and coordinates staffing needs for the facility
• May act as subject matter expert for the division in the absence of the manager
• Oversees the analysis and monitoring of the potable wastewater treatment system processes
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of process equipment at assigned facility
• Conducts regular tours of facility
• Understands wastewater processes and records management
• Regulates and adjusts processes to meet changing operational needs
• Oversees the collection, preservation, and storage of samples for laboratory analysis
• Participates and implements various program initiatives
• Participates in budget development
• Reviews job performance of staff
• Leads and participates in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Performs advanced level process control measurements and testing
• Acts as "shift" leader
• Determines coagulant dosage based on jar test results
• Ensures compliance with TCEQ regulation
• Reviews and enters data used for completing the SWMOR, DMR, and MER
• Orders chemicals
• Sets, corrects, and adjusts chemical dosages
• Produces reports
• Makes process control decisions
• Performs internal compliance audits
• Serves as technical reviewer for treatment related SOP's
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator license required at time of hire
• Class A Wastewater Treatment Operator license preferred
• Class B CDL required within one (1) year of hire
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.