Utilities Project Coordinator Apprentice

Job Description:

Utilities Project Coordinator Apprentice

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $21.6499 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Utilities Project Coordinator Apprentice to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience supporting infrastructure projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Texas Driver’s License required.
• Familiarity reading legal documents, ProjectMates project software, GIS maps, and engineering plans and reports preferred.
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Working knowledge of utilities or public works, water and/or wastewater project experience preferred.

Position Description:

This position works in the Department of Infrastructure Services engineering team on various capital projects and infrastructure repairs. Under direct supervision, the Utilities Project Coordinator Apprentice is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, technical and communicative duties and will work closely with multiple engineers, project managers, and administrative staff.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and assists the engineering team in overseeing certain aspects of assigned projects; monitors progress and provides regular project status reports. Obtains and provides needed data to appropriate parties to address issues beyond scope of duties.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors project activities to ensure effective communication with Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Manager, and contractors.
• Acts as a liaison between contractors and department leadership; performs quality checks to ensure projects are on schedule and contractors are performing to City standards.
• Assists and supports the development of project scope for numerous large and small scale projects; Coordinates and consults with the engineering team and other agencies involved in determining needs, preparation of specifications and cost estimates, work scheduling, and evaluation of results.
• Gathers, complies, and applies information required for the completion of a project by utilizing available resources and assists in obtaining new ones when necessary.
• Maintains project files, documents and records ; prepares reports on progress and performance.
• Performs various administrative duties for engineering team professionals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications