Equipment Operator III

Harris County • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator III, who will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy (large), mid-sized, and small equipment, engines, attachments, and hand tools used to maintain the County's channels and bayous. The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalency
• Two (2) years of directly related work experience operating heavy equipment or in a similar field.
• A valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank, standard shift endorsements, OR a TDA herbicide license
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
• Good analytical skills in applying guidelines and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
• Familiarity with operating gasoline-powered equipment and off-road vehicles.
• Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and/or technical equipment such as large trash trucks, airboats, skid steers, etc.
• Mix herbicide(s) in accordance with the manufacturer’s label and dispense from truck, tractor, or 4-wheel drive extreme utility vehicles (XUV).
• Record work performed on the daily activity sheet, track mileage, and complete herbicide reports.
• Perform job hazard assessments, identify any obstacles to completing tasks, and report to the supervisor.
• Assist in the supervision of crew members when needed.
• Dislodge and remove drifts and debris from channels, basins, and vacant lots.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED