Operator

Harris County•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Harris County – Commissioner Precinct One has several opportunities within our Road & Bridge sub-division. The successful candidates will offer a responsive service to all Precinct One constituents by maintaining county roadways, right-of-way, sidewalks, curbs, ditches, and culverts. General duties include the repair of potholes, sinkholes, street curbs, and blowing and cleaning culverts and inlets in the neighborhoods we serve. Specifically seeking candidates with experience grading ditches and installing/repairing culverts to ensure water flows freely to the flood control ditches. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including county safety standards. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Operator II - Three (3) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
Operator III – Five (5) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
Operator IV – Seven (7) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B
Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
Experience operating heavy equipment including: Dump Trucks, Dozer, Excavators, Front end loader and backhoe, Gradall, Graders, Jack Hammers, Maintainers, Water Trucks

Responsibilities

Repair of potholes, sinkholes, street curbs
Blowing and cleaning culverts and inlets
Grading ditches
Installing/repairing culverts
Maintaining county roadways, right-of-way, sidewalks, curbs, ditches, and culverts
Perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance.
Use shovels, rakes, and other equipment.
Basic computer skills including, but not limited to checking email, time-entry and on-line training
Provide assistance during emergency events (i.e., flooding, ice storm, etc.).