Utility Maintenance Technician — Field Ops & Great Benefits

Pearland; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance premium coverage for

TMRS retirement with 2:1 match

Recreation fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

11 paid holidays + 2 holidays; paid,

Job summary

City of Pearland is seeking a full-time Utility Maintenance Worker to support the Utilities - Distribution and Collections Construction division. The role involves installation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater facilities in a fast-paced environment with close proximity to Houston.

The position offers a competitive salary of $18.86-$20.41 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including dental, life, and major medical coverage, TMRS retirement with a 2:1 employer match, paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class I Wastewater Certificate preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Install valves, water lines, and manholes; sewer pipes with appropriate fillings and tees.
• Repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, and meters.
• Assist in measuring distances from grade stakes.
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery to grade specs.
• Gather and organize materials for transport; load pipe and manhole onto truck.
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints or bituminous material for protection.
• Apply caulking compounds to seal crevices.
• Grind, sand, or polish concrete, steel, or plastic.
• Saw lumber, dismantle forms, and prepare work area; install pipe hangers.
• Check stock in yard for job assignments and upcoming jobs.
• Perform maintenance on machines and trucks; grease, wash, and oil as needed.
• Clean worksite; restore ground and sod after work.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C Texas Driver's License

Class I Wastewater Certificate (preferred)

Job description

City of Pearland is seeking a full-time Utility Maintenance Worker to support the Utilities - Distribution and Collections Construction division. The role involves installation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater facilities in a fast-paced environment with close proximity to Houston.

The position offers a competitive salary of $18.86-$20.41 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including dental, life, and major medical coverage, TMRS retirement with a 2:1 employer match, paid