Laborer I

Harris County (TX)•Houston, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Laborer with the Facilities Maintenance Department. Responsible for operating gasoline powered equipment and various hand tools used in the daily operation of maintaining clear channels, drainage elements and rights of ways in accordance with the District's mission to maintain the Infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
One (1) year in landscaping, vegetation maintenance, herbicide application, labor work, or a closely related field
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
Must be able to read and follow written instructions.
Work well in an outdoor setting.
Work well with a team in a field environment.
Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
Be a self-starter; assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of bayou, drainage area, and rights-of-way maintenanc,e including, but not limited to, application of various herbicides, cutting and clearing brush, and debris removal preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut and chop weeds and other types of vegetation using gasoline-powered equipment such as weed eaters, nonpowered hand tools such as machetes, axes or tree trimmer.
Remove and stack cut vegetation in, along and around channels, drainage elements and rights-of ways using hand rakes or pitchforks.
Load or assist in loading cut vegetation and refuse into trash trucks for removal to dump site with or without power or hand tools.
Clear rights of way of trees, rocks, and any other large obstacles.
May enter the channel in water up to three feet in depth or from the bank to dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees, limbs, brush, vines, trash, and refuse) that impede water flow around and under bridges or other areas.
Spray herbicides on selected weeds and grasses using filled backpacks that weigh between 25 and 30 pounds.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, such as using a file to sharpen machetes, axes and shovels, changing line cords for weed eaters, checking fluid levels in gasoline powered equipment and cleaning and replacing air filters, etc.
Report necessary replacement or repair of defective equipment to supervisor.
Utilize safety wear equipment as specified by the District and dictated by each job assignment performed.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule
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