Asphalt Operator / Public Works

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Road Maintenance Worker under general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent. Responsibilities include pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, traffic control, and operating light construction equipment.

Must have a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C driver's license. Expect outdoor work on active construction sites with varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license is required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to document activities in writing and electronically.
• Ability to work professionally with all levels of management, staff, and public.

Responsibilities

• Performs asphalt road maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs.
• Operates light construction equipment and assists in milling, paving, and rolling of roads.
• Assist in operations of equipment such as milling machine, paver and roller.
• Conducts routine maintenance and inspections, reports repairs, and cleans work areas and facilities.
• Sets up traffic control, flags/directs traffic, and uses hand tools for construction tasks.
• Handles road materials including hot asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, and sealants.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver's license

Job description

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of asphalt road maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs.

• Operates light construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, shoveling (dirt, asphalt or stone) and sweeping associated with asphalt road construction

• Assist in operations of various equipment, i.e. milling machine, paver and roller.

• 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 traffic control, flagging/directing traffic, and utilizing hand tools

• Handles road materials including hot asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material

• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or as necessitated by the evolving needs of the organization.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Licensure:

• Valid Class “C” Texas driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided

• Ability to document activities both written and electronic

• Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public.

NOTE:

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

• Experience with asphalt paving preferred

Hours:

• A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Work Environment:

• 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.).

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent

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.