Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Equipment Operator. Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of gasoline powered equipment such as chainsaws, pole-saws, weed trimmers, and other various small engine equipment used to maintain clear channels, drainage elements, and rights of ways. This role is also responsible for driving off-road vehicles such as four-wheel drive trucks, tractors, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), and extreme utility vehicles (XUV's) for the purpose of transporting District personnel and equipment to job sites in accordance with the District's mission to maintain the Infrastructure.

Essential Functions and Duties include :

• Spray herbicide(s) in accordance with the manufacturer and District's instructions from tractor, ATV, XUV or from backpack.
• Cut grass, weeds, and brush in, along and around channels, drainage elements, and rights 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.
• Operate equipment including on and off-road vehicles with trailers and loaded equipment and transport personnel and equipment to job sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and pre-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of equipment and report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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

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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.

General Information

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Locations :

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure :

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.