Energy Jobline ZR is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage in Pearland in

City: Pearland, TX

Job Title: Full-time Heavy Equipment Operator- Drainage

Salary: $20.79 - $22.50 per hour based on qualifications.

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 offers families a safe and secure community. Its proximity to Houston, just a 20‑minute drive to downtown, allows residents to enjoy professional sports, world‑class cultural amenities, and recreation.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- Drainage

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, drive trucks and operate motorized equipment with a capacity of more than 3 tons to swab ditches, set culverts, and perform various public works street maintenance and construction duties.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Drive and operate trucks and other motorized equipment such as dump trucks, front loaders, backhoes, graders, excavators, and combination cleaner/vac trucks.
• Work with crews to dig, hoist, and/or haul materials.
• Assist with various semi‑skilled and unskilled duties such as loading and unloading materials.
• Inspect and service equipment daily by checking tires, lights, brakes, gas, water, oil, hydraulic coolant, fittings, diesel grease, and perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive instructions.
• Serve as essential personnel and 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 deems necessary.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licences

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in drainage system maintenance and construction, including some operation of heavy equipment.

Special Licences and Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CDL Class B with "N" endorsement.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. Employees regularly work at high, precarious places and in loud noise.

The employee is required to remain available for immediate call‑in due to any natural or man‑made disaster, or other event the Public Works Director or City Manager deems necessary.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits: all dental, long‑term protection, and life insurance premiums paid; majority portion of medical premium for employees and dependents; retirement plan through TMRS with 2:1 employer match; access to city 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.

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