Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets

City of Pearland, TX•Pearland, TX

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator- Streets 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 Heavy Equipment Operator- Streets earns a competitive salary of $20.79- $22.50 /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. Job Summary: Under general supervision, drives truck and operates motorized equipment with capacity of more than 3 tons to swab ditches, set culverts and perform various other public works street maintenance and construction by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
A Valid Texas Driver's License
CDL Class B with "N" endorsement.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years experience in street maintenance and construction including some operation of heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Regular and timely attendance at work.
Drive and operate trucks and other motorized equipment such as dump trucks, smooth drum roller, front loader, backhoe, motor grader, or excavator, and related construction equipment.
Work with crews to dig, hoist, and/or haul materials.
Assist with various semi-skilled and unskilled duties such as patching streets and loading and unloading materials.
Inspect and service equipment daily by checking tires, lights, brakes, gas, water, oil, hydraulic coolant, fittings, diesel grease, and perform other minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive instructions.
Serves as "essential personnel" and is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man made disaster, or any other event the Public Works Director or City Manager deem necessary.
Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

dental
long-term disability protection
life insurance
medical
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
active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health