Operator

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Harris County Precinct One is seeking skilled heavy equipment operators to maintain roads, ditches, and culverts across the precinct. Responsibilities include repairing potholes, grading ditches, and ensuring water flows to flood control ditches.

A valid CDL and GED are required, with safety and regulatory compliance emphasized throughout daily tasks. Positions are full-time, on-site, with shift from 7:00 to 3:30 and potential emergency duties during floods or extreme weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–7 years of heavy equipment experience for Operator II–IV.
• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B is required.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and roadway construction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair potholes, curbs, ditches, and culverts to maintain roadways.
• Grade ditches and install/repair culverts for proper water flow.
• Comply with all laws, regulations and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Pre-trip inspection

Roadway maintenance

Safety compliance

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License Class A or B

Job description

Precinct One's Mission

Precinct One's mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

What you will do at Precinct One

Harris County – Commissioner Precinct One has several opportunities within our Road & Bridge sub-division. The successful candidates will offer a responsive service to all Precinct One constituents by maintaining county roadways, right-of-way, sidewalks, curbs, ditches, and culverts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General duties include the repair of potholes, sinkholes, street curbs, and blowing and cleaning culverts and inlets in the neighborhoods we serve.
• Specifically seeking candidates with experience grading ditches and installing/repairing culverts to ensure water flows freely to the flood control ditches.
• Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including county safety standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

What you will bring to Precinct One

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience

• Operator II - Three (3) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
• Operator III - Five (5) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
• Operator IV - Seven (7) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment

Licensure

• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
• Perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance.
• Experience operating heavy equipment including:
  • Dump Trucks
  • Dozer
  • Excavators
  • Front end loader and backhoe
  • Gradall
  • Graders
  • Jack Hammers
  • Maintainers
  • Water Trucks
• Use shovels, rakes, and other equipment.
• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to checking email, time-entry and on-line training

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type

• Full-time | Regular
• Work hours are 7:00 - 3:30 and are subject to change as needed.
• As an essential employee, you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e., flooding, ice storm, etc.).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Position involves stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, driving, and lifting up to 60 pounds
• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Individuals may be exposed to heat, cold, loud noise, and dust

What you get in return

You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

About the Road & Bridge Division

The Road & Bridge Department's mission is to offer, a responsive public service while executing a high level of maintenance on Precinct One roads, bridges, hike and bike trails, and county right-of-ways to improve mobility and the quality of life for the constituents of Precinct One.

About Precinct One

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.

With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.

Precinct One, which includes 991 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston's main and downtown campuses and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

Featured Benefits

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

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.