Equipment Worker - Construction

City of Houston•4500 Will Clayton Pkwy., TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Worker for the Houston Airport System’s Airside Operations and Maintenance division operates heavy equipment and trucks to transport equipment, refuse, and materials to and from work sites. The role also performs manual maintenance and construction tasks across airport roadways, fields, ditches, and grounds, and may be assigned to any Houston Airport System facility, including IAH, HOU, and EFD. Work may include operating cement mixers and paint machines; preparing, repairing, and finishing hard surfaces; setting and removing concrete forms; placing rebar; pouring and finishing concrete or asphalt; and performing tasks such as lawn care, roofing, painting, mowing, digging manholes, moving furniture, and removing foreign object debris. The worker maintains, cleans, services, and inspects equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities, and follows worksite safety procedures. Duties may also include responding to complaints, maintaining reports and records, and leading a crew or coordinating work assignments. The position works a 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. schedule and varied shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays. The schedule is subject to change. Candidates must be able to obtain all required security badge access, including Custom Border Patrol access, within six months of hire.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral or basic written instructions, at a level normally acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.
Six months of experience operating plant or automotive equipment and attachments.
Valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), depending on assigned equipment, and comply with the City of Houston's driving policy.
Ability to obtain all required security badge access, including Custom Border Patrol access, within six months of hire.
Ability to stoop, bend, lift items up to 30 pounds, and occasionally walk on rough surfaces.
Ability to make fairly complex coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.

Nice To Haves

Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference if they possess the qualifications necessary for competent performance, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other factors specified in Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment and trucks to transport equipment, refuse, and materials to and from work sites.
Operate cement mixers to mix cement, aggregate, water, and additives.
Prepare, repair, and finish hard surfaces, including setting and pulling concrete forms, cutting and placing rebar, pouring concrete, and smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces.
Operate paint machines, including Line Lazer paint machines, air paint guns, and paint trucks.
Perform manual tasks such as spraying, lawn care, moving furniture, roofing, painting, digging manholes, mowing, and pouring concrete or asphalt.
Perform foreign object debris cleanup and removal.
Maintain, clean, and service equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
Inspect vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment.
Perform routine and non-technical inspections, preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
Follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites.
Investigate and respond to complaints, as needed.
Prepare and maintain reports, forms, and records.
May lead a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.