Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator
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Job Description
Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The 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 nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Operator.
Reporting to the Crew Leader the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of gasoline powered equipment such as chainsaws pole-saws weed trimmers and other various small engine equipment used to maintain clear channels drainage elements and rights of ways. This role is also responsible for driving off-road vehicles such as four-wheel drive trucks tractors all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and extreme utility vehicles (XUVs) for the purpose of transporting District personnel and equipment to job sites in accordance with the Districts mission to maintain the Infrastructure.Essential Functions and Duties:
- Spray herbicide(s) in accordance with the manufacturer and Districts instructions from tractor ATV XUV or from backpack.
- Cut grass weeds and brush in along and around channels drainage elements and right-of ways using equipment designated for that purpose.
- Dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees limbs brush vines trash and refuse) from channel berms slopes and bottoms for proper disposal.
- Operate equipment including on and off-road vehicles with trailers and loaded equipment and transport personnel and equipment to job sites.
- Perform preventive maintenance and pre-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of equipment and report any deficiencies to supervisor.
- May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations please call or 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
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
- Two (2) years experience in field operations landscaping herbicide application construction or a closely related field.
Licensure:
- Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.
- Good verbal & written communication skills. Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
- Must be able to read and understand written instructions maps and be able to provide directions to District locations.
- Can operate gasoline powered equipment and off-road vehicles.
- Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
- Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
- Can work independently with limited to no supervision.
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.
General Information
Position Type Hours and Salary:
Regular Full-Time Non-exempt
40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Locations:
Facilities Maintenance 5301 Almeda Genoa Rd Houston TX 77048
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrainsplowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- 100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat cold moisture
air pollution wind and dust. - May be exposed to vegetation retardants herbicides and fertilizers petroleum products including but not limited to
gasoline oil grease diesel and other fuels and lubricants snakes wildlife wasps bees and other flying or walking
insects aquatic bacteria viruses and other microorganisms and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
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
