Utility Maintenance Worker - ROW

The City of Pearland, TX is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, offering affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and a superb quality of life. Employees benefit from a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

About the role

This full-time position supports the day-to-day operations of the Engineering & Public Works Department, focusing on maintaining rights of way and public property.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed eaters, trimmers, chainsaws, and trailers.
• Cleans and maintains shop area.
• Maintains rights of way and public/City-owned property by mulching, mowing, edging, leveling/grading, repairing fencing, removing trash, planting and fertilizing seeds and grass, and chemical weed control.
• Performs tree trimming and removal services.
• Repairs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Provides landscape installation and maintains flowerbeds.
• Supports repairs on water leaks, main breaks, sewer lines, and new installations.
• Builds traffic control work zones and sets up traffic control devices for safety.
• Checks and performs maintenance on landscape equipment.
• Ensures properties comply with City Ordinances & Codes.
• Operates medium and heavy equipment, hand, and electric tools.
• Responds to customer complaint calls and work orders.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Three months of grounds maintenance or closely related experience.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.

Benefits

• City pays all premiums for dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance.
• Majority of medical premium covered for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plan through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match.
• Access to the city’s recreation fitness center.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance.
• 11 paid holidays plus 2 designated paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pay

$18.86 - $20.41/hour based on qualifications.