Utility Maintenance Worker - ROW

Job Description

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

Job Summary:

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