Equipment Operator

Harris County (TX) - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Operator. Reporting to the Maintenance Construction Field Supervisor, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various pieces of small sized construction equipment, small engines, attachments, power tools and hand tools to construct, repair or perform maintenance to channels /bayous within Harris County.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces and mixing concrete for concrete pour.
• Operate small sized construction equipment, small engines, attachments, power tools and hand tools for channel and bayou maintenance.
• Maintain, clean, and prepare construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assist with the evacuation of other equipment that have become disabled.
• Remove debris and/or selective vegetation from channel rights of way and de-snag channel bottoms.
• Clear trees, rocks, and any other large obstacles from the County rights-of-way.
• Prune limbs for access of equipment.
• Flag traffic to ingress and egress jobsites. Act as a spotter for drivers/operators.
• Stock and inventory County trucks, trailers and equipment with tools and materials.
• Wash County vehicles and equipment. Clean shop, fleet parking area, and laydown yard.
• Assist with constructing forms, placing rebar, pouring, finishing concrete structures, building, or repairing manholes and inlets, and installation of corrugated metal pipe outfalls.
• Install signs, gates, and bollards.
• Load and unload equipment and construction materials on/off trailers and rollback trucks.
• Inspect County equipment and vehicles for safety and compliance before operation. Drive and operate County vehicles and equipment.
• May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One (1) year experience operating small sized equipment.
• One (1) year experience as a laborer.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Must have or obtain a Forklift certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish.

Benefits

• 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
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)