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.
Pay
This position is a non exempt position at pay grade 103.
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 I - Streets, will be responsible for assisting with the repair and maintenance of public streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
Responsibilities
•Follow the Traffic control standards as per the Texas MUTCD Work Zone Traffic Control Guide
•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
•assisting in setting up and removing traffic control devices at job sites
•Loading and unloading of materials
•Conduct flagging for traffic control
•Cleaning job site and devices
•Perform labor activities not limited to but including loading and unloading of tools and materials. Shoveling, sweeping, raking, smoothing, and tamping of various materials in different stages of construction. Use air compressor tools such as jackhammers and compactors. Use entry level machinery like rollers and compactors. Spray oils from distributors and other equipment as needed
•May operate city vehicle in support of moving crews and equipment to complete daily job tasks
•Use small hand tools and power equipment to complete job tasks. Perform cleaning and assist in general maintenance on equipment/ vehicles
•Ground 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
•May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
•Requires a High School Diploma/ GED
•No prior experience required
•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.