Senior Utility Technician – Water & Wastewater Systems

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Utility Technician III to maintain and operate the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This role supports compliance with regulations and safety while coordinating with engineering and field crews.

The job requires a High School Diploma/GED, 3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and appropriate TCEQ certifications. It is a full-time position with 40 hours weekly and potential overtime for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain Texas license within 90 days of hiring.
• One of the following licenses: TCEQ Class D Water, Class D Wastewater, Class I Collections, or Class D Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water distribution and wastewater collection systems using backhoes, large excavation equipment, and other specialized tools and equipment.
• Applies knowledge of water and wastewater materials, fittings, specifications, and tolerances to complete repairs and installations.
• Trains employees on water and wastewater maintenance, equipment operation, CDL requirements, CCTV operations, and proper work practices.
• Ensures compliance with TCEQ standards, water quality requirements, disinfection procedures, trench safety, confined space entry, traffic control, and worksite safety practices.
• Reviews and interprets maps, plans, and drawings to guide field operations and train crew members.
• Coordinates installation and operation of well points and bypass pumps.
• Creates work orders and documents labor, materials, equipment, and completed work in the CMMS.
• Plans and leads the installation of large-volume meters and trains staff on AMR installation, programming, and maintenance.
• Trains staff to perform water service turn-on and turn-off activities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Leads and trains staff in wastewater system maintenance, cleaning, video inspection, and investigation of issues.
• Creates permits for street cuts and confined space entry and ensures required safety and traffic control measures are implemented.
• Coordinates field activities with engineers, construction inspectors, City departments, contractors, and external customers.
• Provides customer service and responds to water and wastewater system concerns.

Job description

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Utility Technician III to maintain and operate the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This role supports compliance with regulations and safety while coordinating with engineering and field crews.

The job requires a High School Diploma/GED, 3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and appropriate TCEQ certifications. It is a full-time position with 40 hours weekly and potential overtime for emergencies.