Laborer II

Harris County•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer II will be responsible for performing physical labor at various construction sites and operating small engines, power tools, and hand tools to construct, repair, or perform maintenance to channels/bayous within Harris County. The Harris County 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 or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of experience as a laborer
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Must be able to read and understand written instructions, e.g., maps, policies, procedures, operating instructions, safety notices, safety cautions/warnings, maps, traffic signs, operating instructions, and work procedures.
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
Familiar with Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
Can work independently with limited to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience
Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Perform manual work in preparing surfaces and mixing concrete for the concrete pour.
Maintain, clean, and prepare the construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
Assist with constructing forms, placing rebar, pouring, finishing concrete structures, building, or repairing manholes and inlets, and installing corrugated metal pipe outfalls.
Assist with the installation of signs, gates, and bollards.
Operate small engines, attachments, power tools, and hand tools for channel and bayou maintenance.
Remove debris and clear drifts from channels using small engine equipment and non-powered hand tools.
Assist with the evacuation of other equipment that has become disabled.
Inspect County equipment and vehicles for safety and compliance before operation.
Wash County vehicles and equipment.
Clean shop, fleet parking area, and laydown yard.
Load and unload equipment and construction materials on/off trailers and rollback trucks.
Stock and inventory County trucks, trailers, and equipment with tools and materials.
Clear trees, rocks, and any other large obstacles from the County rights-of-way.
Prune limbs for access to equipment.
Flag traffic to ingress and egress jobsites.
Act as a spotter for drivers/operators.
Drive County vehicles to and from job sites.
Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.