Distribution & Collections Maintenance Crew Leader

Distribution & Collections Maintenance Crew Leader

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Maintenance Crew Leader to lead and improve day‑to‑day operations of our Utilities – Distribution and Collections division. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $24.07‑$26.05 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

The city pays all premiums for dental, long‑term disability protection, and life insurance for employees, plus a majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. Benefits also include a retirement plan through the 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, 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pearland is one of the fastest‑growing cities in Texas, known for affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Residents enjoy proximity to Houston and a vibrant community with professional sports, cultural amenities, and recreation.

Under general supervision, work with and provide direction to a crew engaged in repair and maintenance of the City’s water and sewer system.

Lead the work activities of assigned crew in Water & Sewer Line Maintenance. Carry out crew leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Direct the work activities of assigned subordinate personnel; schedule and review the work activities of assigned crew; perform work with workers supervised.
• Interpret policies to workers; support and enforce safety regulations.
• Maintain and service water lines by digging up and exposing water main lines for repair.
• Perform water and sewer taps; replace meters, and repair manholes as needed.
• Provide maintenance to fire hydrants by flushing out system, cleaning and/or replacing old parts, and painting hydrant.
• Ensure that worksite is properly secured according to safety standards by setting up barricades in and around site.
• Clean up area around excavation replacing sand and sod.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment by checking lights, fluids, brakes; keep oiled and greased; clean, and in good working condition.
• Report any and all problems as soon as they are noticed; maintain daily work orders and prepare daily work reports.
• Provide communication to supervisor of all unsafe conditions on the job.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six (6) years of experience in the maintenance of water lines, preferred.
• Some experience in directing the activities of subordinate personnel, preferred.
• May substitute any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed herein.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Class B Commercial License
• Water and Wastewater License

• Class A Commercial License
• N Endorsement

Salary: $24.07 - $26.05 per hour

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