- 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.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in field operations or a related field.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
- 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.
- 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)
- A valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (preferred)
- A valid Texas State Commercial or Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator License (preferred)
- A valid Texas State licensed ATV Operator to operate four-wheel vehicles with trailer (preferred)
- Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
- 40 hours per week
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
- Infrastructure | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 77086
- 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, and 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.
- 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
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
- Less than two (2) or years
- Two (2) years more but less than three (3) years
- Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) or more years
- I do not have this experience
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- No
- Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.
- Texas State licensed ATV Operator
- Texas State Commercial Pesticide Applicator
- No
- None of the above
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Description
Position DescriptionAbout 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:Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Equipment Operator.
Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator 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.
Essential Functions and Duties:
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:
Experience:
Licensure:
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
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
Education:
Licensure:
Position Type, Hours and Salary:
Location:
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.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in field operations or a related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Please provide details about your verifiable experience in field operations or a related field.
* Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities.
If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.04
Do you have 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?
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary.
Please choose the option that best describes your situation:
Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)
06
Which of the following professional licensure/certification do you currently hold? [Select all that apply.]
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
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