Operator Public Works
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Job Description
Position Description
What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2
Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent performs a variety of road maintenance and construction duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching asphalt repairs ditching debris removal and traffic signs
- Operates light and heavy construction equipment including pickup trucks hydroscopic excavator rollers street sweepers dump trucks trash truck vacuum/jet truck front end loaders backhoes and power tools as required
- Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections checking and filling fluids report repairs and cleaning all offices work area equipment and facilities
- Performs construction duties including setting up road signs barricades flagging and directing traffic lasers and utilizing hand tools
- Handles road materials including asphalt oils gravel limestone concrete compounds and sealer material
- Picks up trash and litter in various locations and maintains restrooms
- Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please callor email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Certification:
Class B (CDL) commercial drivers license is required with Tanker Endorsement (Endorsement can be acquired within 90 days)
- Must be proficient in multitasking to meet deadlines provided
- Ability to document activities both written and electronic; able to utilize work order management system
- Ability to work well with all levels of management staff and public
- Knowledgeable of principles methods practices materials equipment traffic control and tools used in road maintenance operations.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
- One 1 year of road maintenance experience (preferred)
General Information
- Reporting Relationships:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Fulltime Regular
40 hours a week Day or Night Shift Nights and weekends as needed
- Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent
Supervises Positions: OP II
Work Environment and Physical Demands:- Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals dust fumes and combustible materials. Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g. hard hats respirator masks gloves etc..
- Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas diesel and electrically powered equipment.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
