Flood Control Tech II - On-Call & Rotating Shifts

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking Public Works Technicians to operate and maintain storm water pumping stations, preventing flooding during rain events and severe storms. Rotating 40-hour weeks with 24-hour shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience, plus a valid driver's license. Certifications in Confine Spaces and Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator are required within six months

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience.
• 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.
• Certification in Confine Spaces (within six months of hire).
• Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator (within one year of hire).
• Employment is contingent on passing post-offer pre-employment screening: Criminal Background Check and Physical Exam.

Responsibilities

• Obeying all traffic laws while operating fleet vehicles and equipment from one location to another while following all City policies.
• Operating on even or uneven terrain such as streets & earthen rights-of-way.
• Performing daily Pre/Post-trip inspections on all types of equipment and vehicles.
• Following the Traffic control standards as per the Texas MUTCD Work Zone Traffic Control Guide.
• Maintaining rotation of all equipment such as pumps, generators, combustion engines, etc. to ensure proper performance.
• Daily-and weekly preventive maintenance, visual inspections, and make necessary repairs using hand and power tools, and electric instruments.
• Providing flood control by monitoring weather information systems such as NOAA, and TV Broadcast.
• Maintaining relief line valves inside manholes.
• Performing housekeeping with chemical supplies, brooms, mops, etc.
• Recording equipment maintenance and repair, and vehicle inspections.
• Responding to after-hours and weekends emergencies.
• Working under emergency responses during and or after any city emergency event.
• Employees will work On-Call Duty rotation schedule and must be able to work different rotation shifts under emergency responses.
• Leading a team, if needed.
• Keeping materials stock in vehicles assignment, must communicate when supply/material is low.
• Working in high traffic areas, confined spaces and/or elevated conditions.
• Evaluating safe work conditions.
• Communicating with internal or external customers and be professional under any conditions.
• Ensuring proper communication with the foreman, work coordinator, planner/ scheduler, and assistant director.
• Completing daily reports, work orders.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking Public Works Technicians to operate and maintain storm water pumping stations, preventing flooding during rain events and severe storms. Rotating 40-hour weeks with 24-hour shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience, plus a valid driver's license. Certifications in Confine Spaces and Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator are required within six months