Levee & Drainage Maintenance Technician (CDL)

Velasco Drainage District; Clute (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Velasco Drainage District is seeking a utility worker responsible for maintenance, weed eating, and clearing vegetation from levees, drainage channels, embankments, and flood protection structures. The role supports flood control by ensuring access for inspectors and proper water flow.

You will operate tractors with attachments, perform repairs, conduct daily inspections, and maintain records. CDL is required, and on-call duties, including nights and weekends, may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience may substitute.
• Experience operating tractors or heavy equipment.
• CDL required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Outdoor work in extreme temperatures and physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with mowing attachments to maintain vegetation on levees and rights-of-way.
• Assist the lead operator and safely operate levee equipment.
• Perform flood-control maintenance and monitor pumps/gates.
• Maintain maintenance records and report issues to Supervisor.
• On-call duty every third week with a 30-minute response window.

Skills

Tractor operation

Heavy equipment

Safety orientation

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Velasco Drainage District is seeking a utility worker responsible for maintenance, weed eating, and clearing vegetation from levees, drainage channels, embankments, and flood protection structures. The role supports flood control by ensuring access for inspectors and proper water flow.

You will operate tractors with attachments, perform repairs, conduct daily inspections, and maintain records. CDL is required, and on-call duties, including nights and weekends, may apply.