Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator I
Position Description

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:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Heavy Equipment Operator role, responsible for operating various pieces of 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:

* Operate small-sized construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, rubber tire backhoes, skid steers, and other machinery for channel and bayou maintenance.

* Drive and operate county vehicles and equipment on all terrain surfaces.

Concrete & Structural Work

* Construct concrete forms, place rebar, pour, and finish concrete structures such as inlets and manholes.

* Build and repair manholes, inlets, and stormwater infrastructure components.

Installation Work

* Install corrugated metal pipe outfalls, signage, gates, and bollards.

Site & Channel Maintenance

* Clear debris, trees, rocks, and other large obstacles from right-of-way and channel bottoms.

Safety & Traffic Control

* 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.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

* Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employment Opportunity Plan .aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call  or email  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.

Requirements

Education:

* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

* One (1) year of experience operating small-sized equipment

* One (1) year of experience as a laborer

Licensure:

* Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

* Must have or obtain a Forklift certification within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

* Requires good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve unusual work problems.

* Requires good organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and schedule multiple tasks/initiatives.

* Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.

* Familiar with Microsoft Outlook.

* Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English

* Ability to operate hand levers and foot pedals simultaneously.

* Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.

* Be a self-starter; assume ownership of organizing work and completing assigned tasks.

* Work well with a team in a field environment.

* Effectively communicate with coworkers and the general public.

* Work well under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.

* Read/comprehend written materials, e.g., policies, procedures, operating instructions, and safety notices.

* Write/record legible notes of activity and correctly complete required forms.

* Solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in typical work situations.

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.

Preferences

Knowledge:

* Knowledge of OSHA regulations. (preferred)

Language:

* Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Hours and Salary:

* Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt

* 40 hours per week

* Salary:
To be discussed at interview

Locations:

* Fast Action Team | 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 surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites.

* Frequent…