Equipment Operator - Drainage District

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking an Equipment Operator to join the Drainage District. This role involves a variety of tasks related to maintaining drainage channels, ditches, and road easements. The county emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and providing a high quality of life for its employees and the community. This position is crucial for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of county infrastructure.

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.
• Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

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.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

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