Harris County is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator II in Houston

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator II

Overview

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator II. The Maintenance Construction Field Supervisor will oversee the operator who is responsible for operating various pieces of medium and small-sized construction equipment, small engines, attachments, power tools and hand tools to construct, repair, and perform maintenance to channels and bayous within Harris County.

Responsibilities

• Construct forms, place rebar, pour and finish concrete structures such as culverts, inlets, and manholes.
• Operate medium and small-sized construction equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and other machinery for channel and bayou maintenance.
• Build and repair manholes, inlets, and stormwater infrastructure components.
• Install corrugated metal pipe outfalls, signage, gates, and bollards.
• Perform minor erosion control repairs and grading operations on open channels and drainage facilities.
• Perform sediment removal operations using excavators, including operations on slopes.
• Clear debris, trees, rocks, and other large obstacles from right-of-way and channel bottoms.
• Remove selective vegetation and perform de-snagging operations on channels.
• Flag traffic and act as a spotter for other equipment operators during the ingress and egress of work sites.
• Inspect County vehicles and equipment for safety.
• May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience operating small-sized equipment.
• Two (2) years’ experience operating medium-sized equipment.
• One (1) year of experience driving dump trucks and/or rollbacks.

Licensure

• Valid Class "B" Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have or obtain a forklift certification within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, maps, and provide directions to District locations.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting and with a team in a field environment; able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of bayou and drainage area maintenance, construction standards, practices, and techniques, OSHA regulations.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional).

Notes

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.

Preferences

• Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information

• Position Type, Hours and Salary: Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt; 40 hours per week; Salary: To be discussed at interview
• Locations: Maintenance Construction | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086

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
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive
• Outdoor work with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, wind, dust, and other elements
• Possible exposure to vegetation retardants, herbicides, fertilizers, fuels, snakes, wildlife, insects, and occupational hazards

Important

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.

Equal Opportunity

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net or call (713) 274-5445. The position is subject to a criminal history check; only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.