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Laborer II

Laborer II

Government JobsHouston, TX, US
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Laborer II

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Laborer II.

The Laborer II will be responsible for performing physical labor at various construction sites and operating small engines, power tools, and hand tools to construct, repair, or perform maintenance to channels / bayous within Harris County.

Essential Functions and Duties :

  • Perform manual work in preparing surfaces and mixing concrete for the concrete pour.
  • Maintain, clean, and prepare the construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Assist with constructing forms, placing rebar, pouring, finishing concrete structures, building, or repairing manholes and inlets, and installing corrugated metal pipe outfalls.
  • Assist with the installation of signs, gates, and bollards.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Operate small engines, attachments, power tools, and hand tools for channel and bayou maintenance.
  • Remove debris and clear drifts from channels using small engine equipment and non-powered hand tools.
  • Assist with the evacuation of other equipment that has become disabled.
  • Inspect County equipment and vehicles for safety and compliance before operation.
  • Wash County vehicles and equipment. Clean shop, fleet parking area, and laydown yard.
  • Load and unload equipment and construction materials on / off trailers and rollback trucks.
  • Stock and inventory County trucks, trailers, and equipment with tools and materials.
  • Environmental & Site Clearing

  • Clear trees, rocks, and any other large obstacles from the County rights-of-way.
  • Prune limbs for access to equipment.
  • Traffic & Vehicle Operations

  • Flag traffic to ingress and egress jobsites. Act as a spotter for drivers / operators.
  • Drive County vehicles to and from job sites.
  • Training & Administrative Support

  • Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
  • Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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
  • Experience :

  • One (1) year of experience as a laborer
  • Licensure :

  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
  • Knowledge Skills, and Abilities :

  • Must be able to read and understand written instructions, e.g., maps, policies, procedures, operating instructions, safety notices, safety cautions / warnings, maps, traffic signs, operating instructions, and work procedures.
  • Good verbal & written communication skills.
  • Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Outlook.
  • Ability to work well with a team in a field environment.
  • Can work independently with limited to no supervision.
  • 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 :

  • Construction experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. (preferred)
  • Bi-lingual skills in English / Spanish (preferred)
  • General Information :

    Position Type, Hours and Salary :

  • Regular | Full-Time
  • 40 hours per week
  • Salary : To be discussed at interview
  • Locations :

  • Maintenance Construction | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086
  • Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure :

  • Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls and four-wheel drive.
  • Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • 100% of duties are performed outdoors, with routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, and moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
  • May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
  • 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.

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