Asphalt Field Operator

Position Description What you will do for Harris County Precinct 2: Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of general labor duties on asphalt road maintenance and construction duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general labor duties in a variety of asphalt road maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs. Operates light construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, associated with asphalt road maintenance; Required ability to shovel, rake, handle other small hand tools and some power tools. Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, signs, cones, flagging and directing traffic or any other traffic control devices Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning work area, tools, and equipment Handles road materials including asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned. Other duties as assigned. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Licensure: Valid Class "C" Texas 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 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 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 Experience: Previous experience with asphalt paving (preferred) General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Full-time 40 hours per week This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Location 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77021 Reporting Relationships Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent Supervises Positions: None Work Environment and Physical Demands: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level in the work environment is usually average. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Essential functions involve significant physical reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance. 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. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: 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 The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? High School or GED diploma Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 Have you previously worked with asphalt paving? Yes No 03 Please provide details about your verifiable asphalt paving experience. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please 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 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.) Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License. Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date. No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date. No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license. Required Question Agency Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone Website