Project Coordinator - Utility System Maintenance

The City of Corsicana is seeking a qualified Project Coordinator to oversee and support utility line repair, replacement, and relocation projects. This position involves site planning, construction inspection, plan development, and coordination with contractors, utility companies, and city staff. The role offers expertise in utility construction methods and ensures timely and effective execution of infrastructure improvements.

• Conduct inspections and investigations for utility repair and relocation projects
• Assist with plan development and construction methodologies
• Coordinate relocation efforts with contractors and utility providers
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Drive to and from job sites, communicating by two-way radio and telephone
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and related documentation
• Climb in/out of ditches, step over obstacles, and traverse various terrain
• Work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing or overseeing utility construction projects
• Technical or professional proficiency in water systems, sewerage systems, civil engineering, or construction management
• Experience coordinating with contractors and utility companies
• Familiarity with NCTCOG testing procedures
• Knowledge of construction materials used in water and sewer lines, wells, tanks, and pump stations
• Ability to operate equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, and dump trucks
• Basic proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to schedule, plan, and manage multiple short- and long-term projects

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Must obtain and maintain, within five (5) years of hire:
  • Class B Water Distribution License, and
  • Class III Wastewater License, as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to read and write legibly, and effectively communicate via phone and radio
• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, trenches, and varied terrain
• Skilled in operating equipment and tools used in utility construction
• Effective at coordinating with the public, contractors, and other City employees

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl, twist, and climb
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for extended hours
• Able to lift, carry, push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands, arms, and tools during field work
• Physical agility to navigate ditches, job sites, and uneven ground

The City of Corsicana is committed to a 100% drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Be subject to random testing throughout employment
• Maintain a valid Texas CDL-A license and satisfactory driving record
• Exhibit regular attendance and punctuality
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period

When you join the City of Corsicana, your compensation extends far beyond your hourly wage or annual salary. Our comprehensive benefits package represents a significant investment in every employee's financial security, health, and future retirement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Employees accrue vacation leave at rates dependent upon years of service
• Employees receive one day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana.
• Wellness pay
• Bereavement Leave

More information on City benefits can be found here: City Benefits Summary