Utility Technician I

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 an hourly position at pay grade 103.

Attendance

Non-Rotating forty (40) hour work week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. 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 Technicians are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the six (6) Wastewater Treatment Plants and the City's lift stations. These positions are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the wastewater collection lines. Employees must remain in compliance with TCEQ and other applicable laws and regulations while working within the scope of their position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular tours of the facilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chemical feed systems, and other equipment

• Reviews job performance by observing and critiquing work techniques

• Trains and mentors other employees

• Performs basic to intermediate process control measurements, testing of DO, pH, and Residual Analysis meters, sludge quality, aqueous and atmospheric sulfide levels, etc.

• Performs emergency chemical release responses, containment, and evacuation procedures

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of plant flow and treatment process

• Performs emergency chemical release responses, containment, and evacuation procedures

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of plant flow and treatment process

• Performs process lab analysis and records data for residuals

• Maintains accurate inventory of all treatment chemicals

• Monitors distribution system pressures remotely

• Activates pumps, motors and valves remotely

• Receives chemical deliveries

• Applies knowledge of TCEQ regulations

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• No prior experience required

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

• Class D Wastewater 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