Drainage Technician II

Galveston; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston seeks a Drainage Technician II to operate heavy equipment and support the Drainage Division in construction, maintenance, and drainage system tasks. This role requires safe driving, adherence to regulations, and the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors.

Two years of heavy equipment experience and a valid Texas CDL are required, with duties including inspections, reports, and assisting fellow drivers in a fast-paced public works environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates medium to heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, vac trucks, and related attachments.
• Performs vehicle inspections and maintains activity reports.
• Ensures safety rules and regulations are followed and assists other drivers as needed.
• Works outdoors in variable weather, supporting drainage and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Public works operations

Recordkeeping

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Job description

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.
• Operations of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Construction, maintenance and repair practices and methods.
• Water and sewer system operations.
• Recordkeeping practices.
• Safety procedures and practices.
• Personal computer and various software applications.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requires diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Using various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Utility location.
• Map reading.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent; AND two years of heavy equipment and vehicle operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County.

The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.