Utility Technician III - Stevens Filter Plant

Job Description:

Utility Technician III - Stevens Filter Plant

Description

Overview

The O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant is maintained by a team of Utility Technicians, including Utility Technician Ill. Technicians perform routine, preventative and corrective maintenance actions as well as complete internal plant projects to ensure the facility continues to operate and provide an uninterrupted water supply to the distribution system and meets state and federal regulations. This includes operations and maintenance of satellite locations (pumps stations and elevated storage tanks)

Responsibilities

• Identify maintenance needs and complete preventative, corrective, and routine maintenance work orders in the City's Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo), including documenting labor, materials, and completed work

• Operate and maintain equipment such as tractors, zero-turn mowers, front-end loaders, forklifts, backhoes, trailers, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, generators, water pumps, and chemical feed pumps

• Coordinate internal plant projects, corrective maintenance activities, and equipment upgrades while supporting technicians through project completion

• Determine materials, equipment, and resources needed for maintenance and plant projects while ensuring timely and efficient completion of work

• Maintain landscaping and grounds across 170 acres of water treatment plants, pump stations, and City-owned properties, including building upkeep and security perimeter maintenance

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. 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

• Three (3) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• Class A CDL

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

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): 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 Christi 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.

Closing Date/Time: June 4, 2026

Salary:

20.60-33.76 USD