Job Description

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a  full-time Utilities Maintenance Worker- Right of Way to help improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering & Public Works Department. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Utilities Maintenance Worker earns a competitive salary of  $18.86 - $20.41 /hourly based on qualifications. Additionally, the  city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a  retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER - ROW

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and maintains equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed eaters, trimmers, chainsaws, and trailers.
• Clean and maintain shop area
• Maintains rights of way along with public and City owned property by mulching, mowing, edging, leveling/grading, repairing fencing, removing trash, planting and fertilizing seeds and grass, and chemical weed control.
• Performs tree trimming and removal services
• Repairs and maintains irrigation systems
• Provides landscape installation and maintains flowerbeds.
• Available to support other service areas on repairs water leaks and main breaks; performs repairs on sewer lines and new installs.
• Builds traffic control work zones and puts out traffic control devices for traffic safety.
• Checks equipment; performs maintenance on landscape equipment.
• Completes needed maintenance to keep properties compliance with City Ordinance & Codes

Additional Duties

• Operates medium and heavy equipment; operates hand and electric tools.
• Responds to customer complaint calls and work orders.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires three months grounds maintenance or closely related experience.
• Valid, Class C driver's license