Heavy Equipment Operator II
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About the Department
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 nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou. What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District: Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator II. Reporting to the Maintenance Construction Field Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator II 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. Essential Functions and Duties: 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 o 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. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] . 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 .
About Harris County Flood Control District
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator II.
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 o 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.
Operate medium and small-sized construction equipment such as excavators, skid o 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] . 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 .
Position Duties
- 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. 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. 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. Knowledge of bayou and drainage area maintenance. Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional). 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.
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge of bayou and drainage area maintenance.
Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional).
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Language: Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)
- Language:
- Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)
Other Qualifications
- 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 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 terrains, plowed 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.
Position Type, Hours and Salary
- Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt 40 hours per week Salary: To be discussed at interview
- 40 hours per week Salary: To be discussed at interview
- 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 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 terrains, plowed 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.
- 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 terrains, plowed 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.
- 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 terrains, plowed 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.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service) Eleven (11) County-observed holidays One (1) floating holiday per year Paid Parental Leave* Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: Professional learning & development opportunities Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) Flexible work schedule* METRO RideSponsor Program* * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
- In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
Supplemental Questions
High School or GED diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
Less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
Five (5) years or more
I do not have this experience
Less than two (2) years
Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
Four (4) or more years
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
Three (3) or more years
Yes
No, I am not interested.
Yes, I have a valid Texas "Class B" CDL
Yes, I have a valid Texas "Class A" CDL
No, I do not currently have a CDL
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