Asphalt Operator​/Public Works

Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of road maintenance, repairs, and construction duties.

• Performs a variety of asphalt road maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs.

• Operates light construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, shoveling (dirt, asphalt or stone) and sweeping associated with asphalt road construction

• Assist in operations of various equipment, i.e. milling machine, paver and roller.

• Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning all offices, work area, equipment, and facilities

• Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, flagging/directing traffic, and utilizing hand tools

• Handles road materials including hot asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material

• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or as necessitated by the evolving needs of the organization.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

• Valid Class “C” Texas driver's license required

• Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided

• Ability to document activities both written and electronic

• Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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.

• Experience with asphalt paving preferred

• A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.

• This may include weekends and holidays.

• Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.

• Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.

• Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

• Reports To Position:
  Public Works Superintendent

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.