This position is located and will report to the Choke Canyon Reservoir in Three Rivers, Texas

Overview

The Utility Technician II will operate and maintain the Choke Canyon Dam and attached facilities, heavy maintenance and mowing, equipment operation, repair and maintenance of trucks, tractors, mowers, pumps, as well as boats and facilities. This position will report to Choke Canyon Reservoir in Three Rivers, Texas.

Responsibilities
• Performs maintenance and repairs to Choke Canyon equipment and vehicles
• Operate city equipment proficiently
• Assists in identifying maintenance requirements, develops preventative maintenance strategies and plans and performs root cause analysis of equipment failures; makes recommendations on findings
• Works with coworkers and subordinates to complete duties
• Operates mowing and construction equipment to maintain facilities and grounds
• Operates a work boat, inspects dam, buoys, and makes water side repairs
• Fills out morning reports and other required documentation, computer operation documenting work
• Ability to work out mathematical problems and communicate effectively
• Ability to figure evaporation, stream flows, acre feet of lake, conversions from Cubic feet per second to acre feet per week: Piezometer readings calculations, with conversions from meters to feet elevation and more
• Take information from Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and perform job and report both by CMMS
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
• Non - Exempt - Full-Time
• Rotating 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. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma/ GED
• One (1) year of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required
• A valid Class A Commercial 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

Required within one (1) month of hire
• Confined Space Training

Required within six (6) months of hire
• TCEQ Dam Safety Certification
• Boat Safety Training Certification

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes

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). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.