Operator / Public Works

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a road maintenance worker to perform a range of duties on public works projects in the Precinct 2 area. Under supervision, you will patch potholes, maintain drainage, operate light and heavy equipment, and support traffic control during construction.

Candidates should have a High school diploma or GED, and a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement (endorsement obtainable within 90 days).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patches potholes, performs asphalt repairs, ditching, debris removal, and maintains traffic signs.
• Operates light and heavy construction equipment including pickups, excavator, rollers, sweepers, dump trucks, and power tools.
• Performs daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, fluid checks, and reporting repairs.
• Sets up road signs, barricades, flags traffic, and uses hand tools for road maintenance tasks.
• Handles road materials such as asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete and crack seal material.
• Picks up trash and maintains restrooms; performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

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

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.

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.