Heavy Equipment Operator II

About the role

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator II. Reporting to the Maintenance Construction Field Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating various pieces of medium and 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

• Construct forms, place rebar, pour and finish concrete structures such as culverts, inlets, and manholes.
• Operate medium and small-sized construction equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and other machinery for channel and bayou maintenance.
• Build and repair manholes, inlets, and stormwater infrastructure components.
• Install corrugated metal pipe outfalls, signage, gates, and bollards.
• Perform minor erosion control repairs and grading operations on open channels and drainage facilities.
• Perform sediment removal operations using excavators, including operations on slopes.
• Clear debris, trees, rocks, and other large obstacles from right-of-way and channel bottoms.
• Remove selective vegetation and perform de-snagging operations on channels.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience operating small sized equipment. Two (2) years’ experience operating medium sized equipment. One (1) year of experience driving dump trucks and or rollbacks.
• Licensure: Valid Class "B" Texas Driver’s License. Must have or obtain a Forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good verbal & written communication skills. Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public. Must be able to read and understand written instructions, maps, and be able to provide directions to District locations. Ability to work in an outdoor setting. Ability to work well with a team in a field environment. Can work independently with limited to no supervision. Knowledge of bayou and drainage area maintenance. Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional).

Preferences

• 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: Maintenance Construction | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 77086
• Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: 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. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.