Equipment Operator — Drainage & Roadway Maintenance

Fort Bend County; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to spray herbicide and insecticide along drainage channels, repair signs and watergates, and perform related concrete and mowing tasks. You will also assist with reporting chemical usage and support emergency management duties during local disasters.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, one year of related experience, ability to operate required equipment, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience; ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Good driving skills.
• Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals along drainage channels, ditches and road easements.
• Repairs signs, fences and watergates; performs concrete work.
• Patches pot holes and grades drainage channels and elevations.
• Mows county drainage channels, ditches and road easements.
• Prepares and submits reports regarding chemical usage.
• Sprays and spreads seeds and fertilizer along drainage channels and easements.
• Performs shop duties and other duties as necessary.
• Accountable for all equipment and uniforms issued.
• Participates in emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Herbicide Certification

Insecticide Certification

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to spray herbicide and insecticide along drainage channels, repair signs and watergates, and perform related concrete and mowing tasks. You will also assist with reporting chemical usage and support emergency management duties during local disasters.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, one year of related experience, ability to operate required equipment, and a valid Texas driver’s license.