Provides reliable water supply, flood protection and recreation across North Texas reservoirs and pipelines.
Key duties include vegetation maintenance, painting, and cleaning of infrastructure; operating equipment such as skid steers, uni‑loaders, agricultural tractors, weed eaters, and mowers; and handling chainsaws, utility trailers, and fence construction. The role may also involve light welding, grinding, basic equipment repair, and supervising day laborers, with occasional work in confined spaces or on water bodies.
Applicants must have prior experience using weed eaters or standard mowers, pulling and backing utility trailers, and be capable of operating a tractor, grinding, cutting, welding, or performing light mechanical repairs. Desired experience includes operating a zero‑turn mower and painting skills.
A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Preferred qualifications are a high school diploma or GED, a Texas CDL Class A or B without restriction, and endorsements for E‑Tanker, Hazmat with Tanker, and Doubles/Triples.
Success factors for the position include attention to detail, dependability, adaptability/flexibility, independence, and self‑control, all essential for maintaining TRWD structures and grounds.
The job demands regular lifting or moving of up to 80 pounds, standing, walking, balancing, stooping, and a full range of vision abilities. Work is performed primarily in the field under varying weather conditions, with occasional exposure to confined spaces, underground areas, waterways, and heights.
The Operations Maintenance Worker IV is paid $18.00 per hour and supports the operations department with cleaning and upkeep of district fleet and welding facilities, reservoirs, lakes, pipelines, right-of-ways, and floodways.