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Occupation:

General and Operations Managers

Location:

Jewett, TX•75846

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/20/2026

Expires:

10/10/2026 Job #: 17056189 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for . To apply for any position at the City of Jewett, please complete our required Application Form (if available) below or obtain an application in person at City Hall. Please make sure you meet the specific qualifications for the position you are applying for; otherwise the application will not be processed. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing the employment opportunity of interest. The city of City of Jewett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Jewett is seeking a reliable, hardworking individual to join our Public Works team as a full-time Public Works Crew Member. In our community, Public Works employees wear many hats. You will perform a wide variety of manual tasks to keep our streets safe, our parks beautiful, and our utility systems running smoothly. This position requires physical stamina, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to serve the community.

Core Responsibilities Street Maintenance:

Fills potholes with cold or hot mix asphalt, clears storm drains, and repairs damaged street signs.

Parks and Groundskeeping:

Mows grass, trims trees and brush along public right-of-ways, pulls weeds, rakes leaves, and cleans park restrooms or trash cans.

Utility Assistance:

Assists with basic digging and manual labor to expose, repair, or clear blockages in water and wastewater lines, and helps swap out residential water meters.

Maintenance:

Repair water distribution lines, sanitary sewer mains, and facility equipment. Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations

Facility Upkeep:

Performs minor repairs and general cleaning on municipal-owned buildings, community centers, and storage yards.

Equipment Operation:

Safely operate standard tools and light machinery such as commercial lawn mowers, chainsaws, air compressors, jackhammers, and small dump trucks.

Inspections:

Conduct routine plant checks, read meters, and collect facility samples.

Safety & Reporting:

Follow safety rules and report urgent problems or emergencies.

Job Requirements Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Drivers License:

Valid state driver's license (often requiring a clean driving record).

Physical Strength:

Ability to lift heavy objects (50+ lbs), bend, dig, and work outdoors in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, or rain).

General Skills:

Mechanical aptitude to use hand and power tools safely, plus the flexibility to take instructions from a sole supervisor or town mayor/clerk. Ability to obtain Water/wastewater licenses in the future.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary based on experience and certification level Benefits include health insurance, retirement, sick and vacation pay.