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City of Webster, Texas

Utility Equipment Operator

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$33,972 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Announcement:
The City of Webster's Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Utility Equipment Operator. The purpose of this position is to maintain the City's utility services. This is accomplished by monitoring the City's water and sewer systems, and skilled operation of equipment to maintain and repair water and sewer systems. Other duties may include responding to emergencies and interfacing with City employees and citizens. This position requires occasional on-call duties in the evenings and on weekends and provides direction to other employees.
Benefits Include:
Starting salary range is approximately $22.115 - $26.944 hourly, commensurate with experience. At the City of Webster, you will join a team committed to a culture of open and honest communication, cooperation, and continuous development. The City of Webster's leaders facilitate long-term financial and organizational stability by maintaining high organizational standards. Employees enjoy an excellent benefit package, including: Strong Compensation Plans, with bi-annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market, Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage. Free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees. Retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans. Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals. Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.
Please apply online at https:
//webstercity.applicantpro.com Conditional offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and a background check. The City of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained within six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalent. Over one year of relevant experience required. Valid Texas CDL Driver s License (preferred) Preferred Equipment Operator Certification Preferred Class D Water and Wastewater Operator Licenses from
TCEQ Special Requirements:
Operates City s equipment by using backhoes, tractors, box blades, and various types of mowers, forklifts, saw cutters, dump trucks and wood-chippers. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in selected equipment during the interview process. Must be able to obtain TCEQ Class D Water and Wastewater licenses within 6 months after hire. This is an essential services position. Employees in essential services positions will be required to provide services in the course and scope of their employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster s citizens per the City s Emergency Services Guidelines.