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Position range in Houston County $13.81 - $19.68 Per hour Public Works Crew Member

I, II, III

CROCKETT-CITY OF

Occupation:

Construction Laborers

Location:

Crockett, TX - 75835-1502

Job Type:

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

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/04/2026

Expires:

10/01/2026

Job #: 17063545

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Benefits Help for . The City of Crockett is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Crew Member. The level and hourly pay rate is dependent upon related experience. This position may require working more than 40 hours per week and being on-call. The City of Crockett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

The public works crew member performs various strenuous semi-skilled and skilled manual labor duties and operates power tools and light-duty automotive and related equipment as required to maintain, repair, and improve the city's water and sewer lines, manholes, streets, alleys, city facilities and grounds of city facilities, and city parks. The position may also operate medium- and heavy-duty equipment, such as front-end loaders, backhoes, Bomags, rollers, chip spreaders, Hydroscopics, dump trucks, tractors with implements, and other equipment. The area of assignment (water distribution, waste water operations, street maintenance, park and facilities maintenance) depends upon the needs of the public works department and may also depend upon the skills and expertise of the individual employee.

Work Environment:

Work involves the performance of repetitive, heavy manual labor and the use of power tools and heavy equipment for extended periods and under extreme heat and cold conditions and in inclement weather with exposure to dust, odor, noise, electrical, and mechanical, and toxic and explosive hazards and toxic and chemical waste using proper safety precautions. Some work is performed in tight or enclosed areas such as trenches, involves walking through brush, and working in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic while exercising appropriate safety precautions.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Texas Driver License, Class "C". No experience required for Level I. Level II requires a competent level of precise skills/knowledge relating to job duties. Level III requires highly skilled related work experience. Ability to obtain commercial driver license if required. Ability to obtain water or wastewater certifications if required. Related experience may substitute for education.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience performing semi-skilled and skilled manual labor in a public works or other work environment. Experience in the operation of medium- and heavy-duty equipment used in construction and right of way maintenance.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including health insurance coverage with premiums for employee coverage paid 100% by the City; other insurance plans; paid sick/vacation leave and holidays; and Texas Municipal Retirement System plan based on 7% employee contribution and 2:1 employer match.

FLSA Status and Salary:

This is an FLSA non-exempt hourly position. Salary range starts at $19.67/hour for Crewmember I, $20.67/hour for Crewmember II, and $21.62/hour for Crewmember III, with a possible higher salary rate dependent upon experience and certifications. Applicants must complete a City of Crockett Employment Application, which is available from the City of Crockett website: www.crocketttexas.org (choose Services tab at top of page, then choose Forms & Permits to access the City of Crockett Employment Application form) and from City Hall at 200 N. 5th Street. Applicants may email completed applications to calvertb@crocketttexas.org or give the application to the City Hall receptionist. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a computerized criminal history background check and a pre-employment drug test. Applicants who only complete the TWC application form without the City of Crockett Employment Application form will not be considered.