Utility Technician III - O.N. Stevens

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; 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 O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant and the operations of the water distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves operating issues at the facilities

• Prioritizing and coordinating staffing needs

• Oversees the analysis and monitoring of the potable water production and treatment

• Oversees the collection, preservation, and storage of samples for lab analysis

• Serves as shift Operator-in-Charge

• Maintains detailed records and logs

• Participates in and implements various program initiatives

• Performs advanced level process control measurement and testing

• Conducts tours of facility as needed

• Leads and participates in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of facility

• Performs repairs on chemical feed pumps, chemical injection systems to include chlorine feed and delivery equipment

• Serves as team lead on planned repairs

• Performs data entry functions on the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• May be required to work with confidence at heights of over 25 feet

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience

• TCEQ Class C Surface Water License required at time of hire

• Class A CDL required at time 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.