Equipment Operator - Drainage District
About The Position
Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! 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 activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- One year of job related experience; ability to operate required equipment.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Good driving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills along with the ability to deal effectively with other employees, follow instructions and complete assignments within time constraints.
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 activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
