Maintenance Crew Leader - Drainage

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Maintenance Crew Leader to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Public Works- Drainage division. Are you results-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment that is customer-facing? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Maintenance Crew Leader- Drainage earns a competitive wage of $23.37-$25.29/per hour based on qualifications and experience. 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

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

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 THE LIFE AS A MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER - DRAINAGE

Under general supervision, oversee and direct crews on a jobs site. Working under general supervision, independently developing working methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Oversees, directs, and work with job site crew, operating and maintaining drainage infrastructure and storm sewer systems
• Analyze job for the day and ensures all parts are retrieved; completed daily work orders; operates heavy equipment; excavates and cleans as necessary.
• Measure elevations and grades to ensure/achieve design stormwater flows.
• Lead and use closed circuit television as well as combination cleaner equipment to clean and inspect utility infrastructure.
• Excavates to establish and reestablish design elevations intended to move stormwater as well as install/rest culvert pipe as needed.
• Operate and perform minor repair and maintenance on tractors, mowers, power hand tools and other equipment, as needed.
• Ensure safety equipment and PPE are used
• Ensure equipment is in full operational order before and after jobs
• Performs and ensures utility locate requests including but not limited to water, sewer and dry utility locates.
• Operates excavator and other heavy equipment machinery
• Oversees and prepares traffic control plans

Additional Duties:

• Completes activity reports and check work orders and citizen's complaints as necessary.
• Inspects and maintains equipment as needed; maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Prepare daily and monthly reports