Operator / Public Works

Harris County (TX)
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of road maintenance and construction duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, ditching, debris removal, and traffic signs
Operates light and heavy construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, hydro-scopic excavator, rollers, street sweepers, dump trucks, trash truck, vacuum/jet truck, front end loaders, backhoes, and power tools, as required
Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning all offices, work area, equipment, and facilities
Performs construction duties including setting up road signs, barricades, flagging and directing traffic, lasers, and utilizing hand tools
Handles road materials including asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material
Picks up trash and litter in various locations and maintains restrooms
Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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

Certification:

Class "B" (CDL) commercial driver's license is required with Tanker Endorsement (Endorsement can be acquired within 90 days)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
Ability to document activities both written and electronic; able to utilize work order management system
Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and public
Knowledgeable of principles, methods, practices, materials, equipment, traffic control and tools used in road maintenance operations.

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:

One (1) year of road maintenance experience (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time | Regular
40 hours a week | Day or Night Shift | Nights and weekends as needed

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent

Supervises Positions:TBD

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials. Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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 verifiable road maintenance experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

Less than one (1) year
One (1) year but less than two (2) years
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more
I do not have this experience

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained verifiable road maintenance 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, please type "N/A" in the space provided.

For this position, a valid Class 'B' CDL Texas License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: