Asphalt Operator Public Works

Position Description

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements

Education:

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

Licensure:

• Valid Class C Texas drivers license required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

NOTE : 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.

Preferences

• Experience with asphalt paving preferred

General Information

Hours:

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

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Work Environment:

• 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.).

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Reporting Relationships:

• 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.

Required Experience:

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