Utility Mechanic

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, 7:00am

• 4:00pm; 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 Mechanic will perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems. This includes but not limited to pumps, motors, generators, blowers, compressors, treatment plant process equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, piping, valves, drivelines, conveyor systems, gearboxes, speed reducers, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, and de-watering equipment in the wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and other facilities throughout the CC Water Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, troubleshooting, failure analysis and maintenance of various water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and booster mechanical equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment utilized in water utility industry

• Assist with failure analysis on various pieces of mechanical equipment and systems

• Perform light fabrication tasks using power tools, welding equipment, and cutting torches

• Operate power tools and heavy equipment machinery

• Perform work in compliance with all safety practices while working in and around rotating mechanical equipment, hazardous gasses and chemical, elevated heights, confined space entry operations, and other hazardous working conditions

• Maintain facilities and mechanical operations by inspecting, evaluating, and cleaning stations daily

• Participate in field testing, equipment startup and shutdown, verification of operating performance, and system troubleshooting

• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance in accordance with work schedules and are in compliance with TCEQ regulation

• Improve operations by generating work orders to address equipment discrepancies or conditions within lift stations and treatment plants

• Document time, material, and work descriptions in Maximo, the City's CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) program

• Perform duties as safety officer and lead worker when working with entry level experienced mechanics

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience

• Class B CDL required within one (1) year of hire

• TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License 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.