Asphalt Operator III

Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

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 and 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.

Requirements

Education:

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

Licensure:

* Must have a valid Texas driver's license, preferred Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement

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.

Preferences

Experience:

* Five (5) years of experience in asphalt road maintenance (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

* Full-time | 40 hours per week

* This may include weekends and holidays.

Location

* 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Reporting Relationships

* Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent

* Supervises Positions: Asphalt Truck Operator & Asphalt Field Operator

Work Environment and 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.).
* 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.

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:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

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

Which of the following best describes your verifiable relevant experience in asphalt road maintenance? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

* Less than five (5) years
* Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
* Six (6) years or more but less than seven (7) years
* Seven (7) years or more
* I do not have this experience

03

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in asphalt road maintenance. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" in the space provided.

04

For this position, a valid Class "B" CDL Texas License with tanker endorsement is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

* Yes, I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class B" with Tanker Endorsement
* Yes, I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "Class A" with Tanker Endorsement
* No, I do not currently have a Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx