Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets

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The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator – Streets to improve the day‑to‑day operations of our Engineering & Public Works Department. If you are service‑oriented and can excel in a fast‑paced environment, you may be perfect for this position.

Competitive hourly wage of $20.79–$22.50 based on qualifications. The city pays all premiums for employee dental, long‑term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability coverage, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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

• 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.
• 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 deem necessary.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

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

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

The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, frequent exposure to high, precarious places, and a generally loud noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee 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.