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Job Title: Laborer II
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 District's mission to maintain the Infrastructure. Essential Functions and Duties: Vegetation Management: Spray herbicide(s) per the manufacturer and District's 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 District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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 Driver's 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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will 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, 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.
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 District's mission to maintain the Infrastructure. Essential Functions and Duties: Vegetation Management: Spray herbicide(s) per the manufacturer and District's 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 District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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 Driver's 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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will 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, 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.