Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CO
City of Corpus Christi
Public Works Technician I - Channel
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Repair / Service Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Texas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Repair or Service Technician services and repairs a wide variety of equipment. Workers may specialize in equipment such as electrical systems, heating systems or industrial machinery, just to name a few, across various industries. May work in a dedicated repair shop or at a customer location. Individual responsibilities depend on the type of equipment and industry the worker specializes in.
$44,290 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Overview The Public Works Technician I
- Channel is responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the stormwater infrastructure and drainage system operations. This position operates various maintenance equipment in an effort to meet the yearly goals of channel maintenance and repairs. Responsibilities
- Obeys all traffic laws while operating fleet vehicles, follows City policies, and performs daily pre/post inspections on all types of equipment and vehicles
- Follows the Traffic control standards as per the Texas MUTCD Work Zone Traffic Control Guide
- Directs traffic control at jobsite by flagging, cones, barrel and barricades, setup message boards, water barrier, Type
I, II, II
Barricade during normal and emergency operations- Works with a crew of Technician II's and III's to install, repair, and maintain storm inlets, and manholes
- Operates hand tools, water pumps, and power saws; works in confined spaces and demonstrates workplace safety
- Investigates issues reported on the drainage system
- Works an On-Call duty rotation schedule and must be able to work a different rotation shift under emergency responses
- Keeps materials in stock in vehicle assignment and communicates when supplies/ materials are low
- Communicates with internal and external customers; ensures proper communication with the Foreman, work coordinator, planner/ scheduler and assistant director
- Completes daily reports and work orders ensuring they are legible
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Non-Exempt-Full-Time
- Non
- Rotating 40-hour work week, Monday
- Friday, 7:00am to 04:00pm
- Must be available to work additional hours as needed
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
- 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 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.
- High School Diploma/GED
- No prior experience is required Licenses and Certifications Required
- 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 hiring Required within six (6) months of hire
- Traffic Control & Flagging certification
- Confined Space certification
- Trenching & Shoring certification Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal Background Check:
YesMotor Vehicle Record Check:
YesDrug Screening:
YesPhysical Exam:
YesFBI Background Check:
NoPolice Background Check:
No- Clearing House Query (CDL): No Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview Supplemental Information
- 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 The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).