Operator- Road Bridge Maintenance
Operator- Road Bridge Maintenance
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Position Description
Precinct Ones Mission
Precinct One is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes 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.What you will do at Precinct One
Harris County Commissioner Precinct One has several opportunities for Operators within our Road & Bridge subdivision. The successful candidates will offer a responsive service to all Precinct One constituents by maintaining county roadways rightofway sidewalks curbs ditches and culverts
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- 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.
- As an essential employee you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e. flooding ice storm etc..
- Work hours are 7:00 3:30 and are subject to change as needed.
- Other duties as 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
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
- 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
Licensure:
- Commercial Drivers License Class A or B (State of Texas)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
- Perform pretrip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance.
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:
- Experience operating heavy equipment including:
- Dump Trucks
- Dozer
- Excavators
- Front end loader and backhoe
- Gradall
- Graders
- Jack Hammers
- Maintainers
- Water Trucks
- Use shovels rakes and other equipment.
- Basic computer skills including but not limited to checking email timeentry and online training
- Experience operating heavy equipment including:
General Information
Position Type:
- Fulltime Regular
- As an essential employee you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e. flooding ice storm etc..
- This job operates in an outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions temperature variations loud noises and possibly dangerous chemicals may be encountered.
- This job operates in an outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions temperature variations loud noises and possibly dangerous chemicals may be encountered.
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continued employment. Vacation sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.About the Road & Bridge Division
The Road & Bridge Departments mission is to offer a responsive public service while executing a high level of maintenance on Precinct One roads bridges hike and bike trails and county rightofways to improve mobility and the quality of life for the constituents of Precinct One.About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners along with an elected county judge serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court the administrative head of the countys government.With approximately 1.1 million residents Harris County Precinct One is a diverse urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct Ones multiracial multiethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American 37 percent Latino 18 percent Anglo 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.
Precinct One which includes 991 miles of road stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex Toyota Center Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263acre NRG Park Complex the renowned Texas Medical Center Rice University Texas Southern University the University of Houstons main and downtown campuses and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks 11 community centers numerous hikeandbike trails three maintenance service centers and several area offices all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continuous employment. Vacation sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One we invite you to apply at
Employment Type
Full-Time
