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.

This position is a non exempt position at pay grade 108.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Thursday, 6 : 30 am - 5 : 30 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 Public Works Technician III - Streets, will be responsible for safe and efficient operation of a variety of heavy and highly complex equipment in their effort to meet the yearly goal of pavement repair, maintenance, and pothole patching.

Responsibilities

• Operates at a high efficient level various street construction / maintenance equipment not limited to but including : trucks rollers, compactors, street brooms, grad-all, motor grader, planers, reclaimers, asphalt, skid steer, and various other street maintenance equipment in the process of repairing and maintaining streets
• Understands how to use the equipment to achieve the desired results based off plans and specifications
• Conducts equipment pre- start inspections on all equipment prior to operating and performs minor repairs and / or maintenance as needed to assigned equipment
• Completes daily reports and paperwork as needed
• Perform labor activities not limited to but including : loading and unloading tools and materials. Shoveling, sweeping, raking, smoothing and tamping various materials in different stages of construction
• Use air compressor tools such as jackhammers and compactors. Spray oils from distributors and other equipment as needed
• Follow the Traffic control standards as per the Texas MUTCD Work Zone Traffic Control Guide
• Develop or assist in development of traffic control plan for each job including responsible for implementing basic Traffic Control Procedures
• Direct traffic control at jobsite by Flagging, cones, barrel and barricades. Know how to setup message boards, water barrier, Type I, II, II Barricade during normal & emergency operations
• Grounds keeping around street maintenance yard : mow grass and use weed eater around obstacles. Sweep curb and gutters, remove trash, and dispose of properly.

Will operate power equipment and hand tools to complete job tasks

• Maintain safe keeping of materials and supplies in storage area

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of (4) four years experience required
• Texas Commercial Driver Liscense Class A with air brake endorsement (preferred)
• Certification in Traffic Control & Flagging (acquire within (6) six months of hire)
• Certification in Confine Space (acquire within (6) six months of hire)
• Certification in Trenching and Shoring (acquire within (6) six months 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.

Last updated : 2024-06-11