Heavy Equipment Operator I

Heavy Equipment OperatorThe Harris County 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.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.Construct concrete forms, place rebar, pour, and finish concrete structures such as inlets and manholes.Build and repair manholes, inlets, and stormwater infrastructure components.Install corrugated metal pipe outfalls, signage, gates, and bollards.Clear debris, trees, rocks, and other large obstacles from right-of-way and channel bottoms.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.Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.Position Type, Hours and Salary:Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt40 hours per weekSalary: To be discussed at interviewLocations:Fast Action Team | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 77086Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: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 driving of vehicles with automatic or four-wheel drive controls, with the need to enter and exit high-profile vehicles.Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time, occasional ascending and descending stairs.Prolonged operation of hand levers and foot pedals simultaneously.Occasionally may enter the channel in water up to three feet in depth or from the bank to dislodge and remove large obstacles, drifts, and debris that impede water flow around and under bridges or other areas.Approximately 100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.When at field locations, may be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, 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.When at field locations, may be exposed to aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, vibration, or noise in excess of 85 decibels.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.