Operator / Public Works - Harris County (TX) : Job Details

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

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email [email protected].

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: OP II

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.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

* Medical Coverage

* Dental Coverage

* Vision Coverage

* Wellness Plan

* Life Insurance

* Long-term disability

* Employee Assistance Program

* Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

* Accrual rates increase based on years of service

* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

* Professional development opportunities

* Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

* Healthcare Reimbursement Account

* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

* Retirement Pension (TCDRS)

* Flexible schedule (varies by department)

* Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01

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

02

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

03

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.

04

For this position, a valid Commercial Driver's License is necessary with Tanker Endorsement (Endorsement can be acquired within 90 days). Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

* Yes, I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement

* No, I do not currently have a Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement, but I commit to obtaining one within 90 days of employment

* No, I do not have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-###-####

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