Equipment Operator III

Harris County (TX)
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Operator III.

Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator III is responsible for operating a variety of heavy (large), mid-sized and small equipment, engines, attachments, and hand tools used to maintain the County's channels and bayous.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Operate heavy and/or technical equipment such as large trash truck, airboats, skid steer, etc.
Record work performed on daily activity sheet, track mileage and complete herbicide reports.
Perform job hazard assessments, identify any obstacles to completing tasks and report to supervisor.
Assist in the supervision of crew members when needed.
Mix herbicide(s) in accordance with manufacturer's label and dispense from truck, tractor, or 4-wheel drive extreme utility vehicles (XUV).
Dislodge and remove drifts and debris from channels, basin, and vacant lots.
May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call ... or email .... This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

Two (2) years of directly related work experience

Licensure:

Valid Class "B" CDL Texas driver's license with tank, standard shift endorsements or TDA herbicide license.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

Good verbal & written communication skills. Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
Good analytical skills in applying guidelines and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Can read and comprehend written materials, e.g., policies, procedures, operating instructions, and safety notices.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
Familiarity with operating gasoline- powered equipment and off-road vehicles.
Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
Can work independently with limited to no supervision.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

Previous supervisory experience (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Hours and Salary:

Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Locations:

Facilities Maintenance | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 77086

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides and fertilizers, petroleum products including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Participation may vary by department.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

High School or GED diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above

Which of the following best describes your directly related work experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

Less than two (2) years
Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
Four (4) or more years
I do not have this experience

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained directly related work experience. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.

For this position, a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)