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.
Operates 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.
Benefits (offered only to employees in regular full-time positions):
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular full-time employment and may be available to part-time employees:
Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
Qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Three (3) years of experience operating small sized equipment.
Two (2) years of experience operating medium sized equipment.
One (1) year experience driving dump trucks and or rollbacks.
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).
Preferences:
Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)
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.
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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer