Road Maintenance​/Equipment Operator - Katy Service Center

Working at Harris County Precinct 4

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward‑looking.

Precinct 4 is seeking a motivated and highly driven Operator to join our Road & Bridge (R&B) team. As an Operator you will be responsible for maintaining the various roadways and bridges within Precinct
4. Maintenance includes road reconstruction, tree trimming, storm debris removal, pothole repair, sign installation, ditch maintenance, and right‑of‑way mowing. R&B team members also play a key role during emergency situations and natural disasters.

You must have the ability to work diligently in a fast‑paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety. A strong work ethic, initiative, willingness to learn, and problem‑solving skills are essential for success in this role. If you have a passion for serving others, and are eager to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you.

• Work diligently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
• Perform a variety of road and drainage maintenance including road reconstruction, tree trimming, storm debris removal, pothole repair, sign installation, and ditching.
• Operate light and heavy construction equipment, including pick‑up trucks, hydro‑scope excavator, rollers, street sweepers, dump trucks, trash truck, vacuum/jet truck, front end loaders, backhoes, and power tools as required.
• Perform routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, reporting repairs, and cleaning all offices, work area, equipment, and facilities.
• Perform construction duties including setting up road signs, barricades, flagging, and directing traffic, lasers, and utilizing hand tools.
• Handle road materials including asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material.
• Picks up trash and litter in various locations and maintains restrooms.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Minimum of six (6) months of related experience or training as an operator or related role.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Candidates are required to obtain a CDL within 3 months of employment.

• Regular | Full‑time | 40 hours per week (includes weekends and holidays).

Bear Creek Service Center – 16355 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084

• Work on active construction sites with hazards associated with heavy equipment, tools, and traffic; exposure to loud noise, chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.
• Work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Use protective gear such as hard hats, respirator masks, gloves.
• Physical demands include repeated lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials; climbing, reaching, bending; kneeling, crawling.
• Must walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, balance; grasp manual controls; operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full‑time continued employment. Vacation, sick‑time, and floating holidays allow employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts add to employee satisfaction and engagement.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.