Laborer II

Houston - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 29120 - 29120

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking exceptional detail-oriented and qualified candidates for the role of Laborer II.

The Laborer is responsible for operating various gasoline-powered equipment such as chainsaws pole-saws weed trimmers and other small engine equipment used to maintain clear channels drainage elements and rights-of-way. 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:
Vegetation Management:

Spray herbicide(s) per the manufacturer and Districts instructions from tractor ATV XUV or backpack.
Cut grass and weeds and brush in along and around channels drainage elements and rights-of-way using equipment designated for that purpose.

Debris and Channel Maintenance:

Dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees limbs brush vines trash and refuse) from channel berms slopes and bottoms for proper disposal.

Equipment Operation and Transport:

Operate equipment including on- and off-road vehicles with trailers and loaded equipment and transport personnel and equipment to job sites.

Equipment Maintenance and Safety:

Perform preventive maintenance and pre-trip inspections to ensure safe equipment operation and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

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

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Good verbal & written communication skills effectively communicating with coworkers and the public.
Able to read and understand written instructions and maps and provide directions to District locations.
Can operate gasoline-powered equipment and off-road vehicles.
Work well with a team in a field environment in an outdoor setting.
Work independently with limited supervision relative autonomy and general review.
Be a self-starter; assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.
Write/record legible notes of activity and correctly complete required forms.
Solve mathematical problems that may be required in everyday work situations.

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 walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Occasional driving of vehicles with automatic and four-wheel drive controls.
Occasional ascending and descending stairs.
100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat cold moistureair 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.

Position DescriptionAbout 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 l...