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, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This is a non-exempt position at a pay grade 105.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 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 II position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Wesley Seale Dam. The position is also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the water distribution system. Employees must remain in compliance with TCEQ and other applicable laws and regulations while working with the scope of their position.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate to advanced level process control measurements, testing of DO, pH, ammonia, chlorine, jar tests, sludge quality tests, aqueous and atmospheric sulfide levels
• Assists in identifying maintenance requirements, developing preventive maintenance strategies and plans and performing root cause analysis of equipment failures; makes recommendations on findings
• Prepares purchasing and minor construction contracts in direct support of maintenance and operations
• Exercises expert application of TCEQ regulations
• Assumes command of control room in the absence of the lead operator
• Directs the activation of remotely operated processes
• Reviews water analysis result, recognizes MCL’s and potentials to exceed
• Serves as technical subject matter expert for SCADA, I&E and Maintenance teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• TCEQ Dam Safety Certification & Boat Safety license within 6 months of hire
• A valid Class C 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.