The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Operator II.
Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating various small engines and moderate to heavy equipment used to maintain clear channels, drainage elements and right of ways in accordance with the District’s mission to maintain the Infrastructure.
Job Duties:
Operate trucks and equipment including spray equipment, tractors, chainsaws, 4-wheel drive extreme utility vehicles (XUV) and weed trimmers.
Mix herbicide(s) in accordance with manufacturer and District’s formulas and instructions and dispense from truck, tractor, XUV or from backpack.
Clean and repair all spray equipment and properly store herbicides and supplies.
Cut weeds, grass, and brush in, along and around channels, drainage elements and right-of ways using equipment designated for that purpose.
Dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees, limbs, brush, vines, trash and refuse) from channel berms, slopes and bottoms for proper disposal.
Drive trash truck to and from job sites, dump sites or landfills.
Check and maintain all equipment fluids, perform daily inspection(s) and fuel and wash equipment, as needed.
Report necessary replacement or repair of defective equipment to supervisor.
May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
The following list of benefits is 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)
Requirements:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Two (2) years’ experience in field operations or a related field
Some knowledge of bayou, drainage area and right-of-way maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, application of various herbicides, cutting and clearing brush and debris removal (preferred)
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
Valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License. (preferred)
Valid Texas State licensed ATV Operator to operate four-wheel vehicles with trailer. (preferred)
Valid Texas State Commercial or Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator License. (preferred)
Good verbal & written communication skills. Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
Good analytical skills in applying guidelines and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
Familiarity with operating gasoline- powered equipment and off-road vehicles.
Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
Can work independently with limited to no supervision.
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
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides and fertilizers, petroleum products including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
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