Utilities Work Coordinator - Choke Canyon Dam

Job Description

Overview

The Work Coordinator leads and coordinates operations for the Choke Canyon team in Three Rivers, TX, ensuring maintenance and repair activities comply with City, State, and Federal standards. The position manages projects, oversees staff training and safety requirements, and ensures equipment is properly maintained, inventoried, and safe for use. Responsibilities cover operations and maintenance at Choke Canyon Reservoir.

Responsibilities

• Directs and performs specialized operations, maintenance, repairs, and inspections at Choke Canyon Reservoir, including actuators, generators, crest gates, sluice gates, jet flow systems, and related dam equipment

• Coordinates staff in advanced repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities to ensure work meets City standards for quality, reliability, and safety

• Coordinates new dam infrastructure projects, including communication with contractors and project managers during installation, testing, and project implementation

• Interprets engineering plans and analyzes water usage, material needs, and operational data to forecast demand and maintain required inventory levels

• Leads strategic planning with Work Coordinators, Process Optimizers, Team Leaders, and Choke Canyon staff to develop work strategies, protocols, and solutions for operational issues

• Assists with operating and capital budgets by developing recommendations and evaluating procurement, leasing, outsourcing, resource costs, and operational needs

• Serves as Project Manager by assembling subject matter experts and coordinating action groups to develop strategies and resolve complex operational issues

• Participates in department and City project meetings, develops work strategies, and coordinates activities with other City departments

• Participates in the hiring process by developing job description questionnaires and interview questions and assists with employee counseling and progressive discipline

• Develops employee schedules, prepares operational reports, and monitors work activities and assignments

• Maintains accurate work and equipment records in Maximo, Excel, Word, and other tracking systems and ensures staff properly document assigned work and equipment maintenance

• Plans and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for projects and ensures resources are available to support operations

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Three (3) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• 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 hiring.

• TCEQ Dam Safety Training

• Boater Safety Training

Required within six (6) months of hire

• Customer Service Training

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): No

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: September 3, 2026