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City of Corpus Christi
Utility Technician III - Stevens Filter Plant
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What they do
A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$54,640 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Overview The Utility Technician Ill performs routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance as well as complete internal plant projects to ensure the facility continues to operate and provide an uninterrupted water supply to the distribution system that meets state and federal regulations. The tasks of this position include operations and maintenance of satellite locations (pump stations and elevated storage tanks). Responsibilities
- Identifies maintenance requirements and complete preventative, corrective, and routine maintenance work orders on plant and satellite facility assets in the City's Maximo system, including logging material, time, and work performed
- Operates and maintains equipment including, forklift, backhoe, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, generators, water pumps, chemical feed pumps, actuators, and valves
- Oversee internal plant projects including corrective maintenance and upgrades, and lead a team of technicians to completion
- Identifies materials and equipment needed for internal plant projects and determines the most efficient method for completion
- Coordinates internal and external resources while meeting time requirements
- Samples and verifies water monitoring equipment using special handheld laboratory instruments such as Hach SL1000, DR900, pH probes, and others Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Non-Exempt - Full-Time - 40-hour work week
- 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
- Three (3) years of experience 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
- TCEQ Class C Water License 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 Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).