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 - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; 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 water distribution system and wastewater collection system. They must remain in compliance with TCEQ and other applicable laws and regulations while working within the scope of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan crews daily assignments

• Perform, lead, and train crews to install, repair, and maintain water distribution and wastewater collections systems

• Operate backhoe and large excavation equipment

• Train employees for CDL and proper equipment operation

• Ensure proper dosing and disinfection of water mains and repair material

• Review, interpret, and train crew members on maps, plans, and drawings

• Create permits for street cuts and confined space entry and ensure traffic control plans, trench safety, and worksite safety practices are followed

• Coordinate installation of well point and bypass pumps

• Create work orders and log time, material, equipment, and work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Provide customer service while performing responsibilities

• Coordinate activities on the job site with engineers, construction inspectors, other City departments, and external customers

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience

• A TCEQ Class C Water License or Class I Wastewater Collection License is required at time of hire

• A valid Class A CDL license is required at time of hire; 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.