Job Description
Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performing lead level skilled crafts in asphalt road maintenance and construction duties, operates heavy motorized equipment and vehicles for various maintenance projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs
Operates light to heavy construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, rollers, milling machine, paver, emulsion distributor, excavator, motor grader, front-end loader, crack sealer, patch truck, and power tools, as required.
Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning work area, tools, and equipment
Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, assist paving crew with various duties such as; shovel and raking, safely directing backing/dumping trucks into paver.
Assist crew leader in daily operations; may become crew leader as needed.
Documents daily operations as required.
Work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].
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.
Licensure:
Valid Texas Class C driver's license
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
Ability to document activities both written and electronic, utilize work order management system
Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public
Knowledgeable of principles, methods, practices, materials, equipment and tools used in road maintenance operations
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.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution, preferred
5 year of asphalt road maintenance experience is preferred
Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement preferred
Position Type and Hours:
A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.
This may include weekends and holidays.
Location:
8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521
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:
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.).
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent
Supervises Positions: Asphalt Truck Operator & Asphalt Field Operator
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.