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Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
- Position Description
Precinct Ones Mission
Precinct Ones 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.What you will do at Precinct One
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.
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.
- All other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
- Perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance.
- 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 time-entry and on-line training
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented in 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:
- Full-time Regular
- Work hours are 7:00 3:30 and are subject to change as needed.
- As an essential employee you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e. flooding ice storm etc.).
- Position involves stooping bending pushing pulling walking standing climbing driving and lifting up to 60 pounds
- Indoor and outdoor work in all environments including inclement weather
- Individuals may be exposed to heat cold loud noise and dust
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 full-time 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 right-of-ways 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 multi-racial multi-ethnic 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 263-acre 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 hike-and-bike 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 full-time 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.
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.
Required Experience:
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