<p>Summary</p> <p>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/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</p> <p>Grade: 113</p> <p>Salary: $14.78 - $24.23 Hourly (Dependent on Qualifications)</p> <p>Department: Parks and Recreation</p> <p>E-mail: CelenthiaS@cctexas.com</p> <p>Who May Apply?</p> <p>All persons legally authorized to work in the United States</p> <p>ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:</p> <p>Non-rotating work schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. subject to changes. Occasional mandatory overtime and weekends as required.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Under supervision of Foreman will maintain and mow the City's right-of-way and drainage ditches.</p> <ul> <li>Operate various types of machinery such as trucks, Slope mowers, Tractor with Batwing attachment, flat mowing tractors, zero turn mowers, operating weed-eaters, chain saws, brooms, shovels, picks, lopping shears, blowers, pole saws, rakes, trash grabbers and basic understanding of hand tools and power tools. </li><li>Will require obeying all traffic laws while moving equipment from one location to another and following all City ordinance, policies and procedures. </li><li>Will perform vehicle inspections, set up traffic control, pick up trash, and weed-eating. </li><li>Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assisting on brush crew and provide entry level assistance to mowing crews requiring general understanding of OSHA safety regulations and safety issues; basic knowledge and understanding of hazards of constructions trade along with knowledge of surroundings. </li><li>Will require completing daily vehicle inspection logs, mowing logs, work orders, completing injury report and have basic understanding and ability to use of MSDS sheets. </li><li>May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Requires a High School Diploma/GED </li><li>Two (2) years of related experience </li><li>A valid driver's license is required </li><li>Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's License within 90 days of hire. </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Texas Municipal Retirement System - the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 6% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute. </li><li>Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. </li><li>Vacation - 88+ hours per year </li><li>Personal leave - 40 hours per year </li><li>Sick leave - 96 hours per year </li><li>Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan </li><li>Seven (7) Holidays </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center </li><li>Learning & Development Academy </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Programs </li><li>Employee Recognition Programs </li></ul> <p>Basis of Rating</p> <p>Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.</p> <p>Closing Statement</p> <p>Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.</p> <p>This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive". All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse.</p> <p>Job opening will close on:</p> <p>April 9, 2018</p>