Drainage Technician II

City of Galveston • Galveston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Drainage Technician II operates various vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery within the Drainage Division of the Public Works Department. This position performs a range of construction, maintenance, and drainage system operations while ensuring safety compliance and efficient execution of tasks. The role involves performing light to heavy physical labor and operating equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, bobcats, vac trucks, and side loading sanitation equipment. The position also requires ensuring safety rules and regulations are followed, performing safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, and maintaining activity reports. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to provide for the safety and well-being of the public.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of heavy equipment and vehicle operations experience
• Possession of a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of operations of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair practices and methods.
• Knowledge of water and sewer system operations.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computer and various software applications.
• Skill in handling situations requires diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Skill in providing efficient customer service.
• Skill in understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating various motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Skill in utility location.
• Skill in map reading.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium sized, specialized equipment in the performance of a variety of construction, maintenance, and other work including their use of attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in combination with the vehicle’s operation or mode of function and performs light to heavy physical labor.
• Typical work will be operating backhoes, front-end loaders, bobcats, vac trucks, side loading sanitation equipment, and other heavy equipment.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Performs safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains activity reports.
• Provides assistance to other drivers as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED