Operator / Public Works

Road Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of road maintenance and construction duties. Essential duties include :

Performs a variety of road & drainage maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, ditching, debris removal, and traffic signs

Operates light and heavy construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, hydro-scopic excavator, rollers, street sweepers, dump trucks, trash truck, vacuum / jet truck, front end loaders, backhoes, and power tools, as required

Performs routine daily maintenance including pre / post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning all offices, work area, equipment, and facilities

Performs construction duties including setting up road signs, barricades, flagging and directing traffic, lasers, and utilizing hand tools

Handles road materials including asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material

Picks up trash and litter in various locations and maintains restrooms

Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned

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.

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.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work : Full-time | Regular 40 hours a week | Day or Night Shift | Nights and weekends as needed.

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.