Operator

Requirements: What you will bring to Precinct One

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience: Operator II - Three (3) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment Operator III Five (5) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment Operator IV Seven (7) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment Licensure: Commercial Driver's License Class A or BKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Apply knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction Perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment; including checking fluid levels and tires, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing routine maintenance. Experience operating heavy equipment including: Dump Trucks Dozer Excavators Front end loader and backhoe Gradall Graders Jack Hammers Maintainers Water Trucks Use shovels, rakes, and other equipment. Basic computer skills including, but not limited to checking email, time-entry and on-line trainingNOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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. General Information

Position Type: Full-time | Regular Work hours are 7:00 3:30 and are subject to change as needed. As an essential employee, you will also provide assistance during emergency events (i.e., flooding, ice storm, etc.).Work Environment and

Physical Demands: Position involves stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, driving, and lifting up to 60 pounds Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather Individuals may be exposed to heat, cold, loud noise, and dust What you get in return: You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole. Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees. About the Road & Bridge Division The Road & Bridge Department's mission is to offer a responsive public service while executing a high level of maintenance on Precinct One roads, bridges, hike and bike trails, and county right-of-ways to improve mobility and the quality of life for the constituents of Precinct One. About Precinct One There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other. Precinct One, which includes 991 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston's main and downtown campuses and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

Featured Benefits: Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees. 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 highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO)Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)Eleven (11) County-observed holidays One (1) floating holiday per year Paid Parental Leave*Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: Professional learning & development opportunities Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)Flexible work schedule*METRO Ride Sponsor Program** Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinu