Motor Grader Operator

City of Rowlett; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rowlett is hiring for a maintenance position that includes skilled work on construction and repairs of city water, wastewater, and street systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

4-day work week

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)

20-year retirement plan with Texas Municipal Retirement System

Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year

Sick leave – 2 weeks per year

Qualifications

• Three years of general maintenance experience in construction.
• At least one year in a skilled labor field like asphalt paving.
• Valid Texas CDL preferred, 1-hour response requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance work under supervision.
• Operate equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Work on Capital Improvement Projects.

Skills

Maintenance work

Concrete work

Asphalt paving

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Concrete finishing tools

Job description

Hiring Rate:$21.61 - $24.31 hourly
Full Pay Range:$21.61 - $32.41 hourly

Work Schedule:4-day work week,6:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
• Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
• Sick leave – 2 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay

Position Overview: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, streets and City's drainage system. Pours, spreads, and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks form, backfills, lays sod, uses various finishing tools, etc. Work is performed with moderate supervision. This position works on Capital Improvement Projects funded with bond proceeds.Graduation from High School or GED and three (3) years of general maintenance experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage, as well as at least one year of experiencein a skilled labor field such as asphalt paving, concrete forming, set up and finishing.

Valid driver's license required. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain city driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett.

Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings and weekends.